Mediterranean Artichoke & Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Highlighting the sweetness of roasted red peppers and the tangy briney-ness of artichoke hearts, this salad is great to make up to 3 days in advance, just wait to sprinkle the toasted almonds over the salad until just before serving!
Ingredients
- 30 g (¼ cup) slivered almonds
- 3-4 red peppers Cut into large strips
- 1-2 yellow onions peeled and cut into eighths through the root
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp sherry vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic grated or very finely minced
- 1 (400g/14oz) can artichoke hearts quartered or roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Arrange the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to the oven for 4-5 minutes or until very fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside.
- Increase the oven temperature to 220°C (425°F). Arrange the red peppers and onions on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle over 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Season with salt and roast for about 20 minutes, until the vegetables are charred and softened.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil, the sherry vinegar, honey, garlic and a generous grind of black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- When the peppers and are done, cut the peppers into bite-sized strips and add them, along with the onions and artichokes, to the sherry vinegar mixture. Add the herbs and stir to combine. Allow the vegetables to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 days in an airtight container in the regrigerator.
- Stir in the almonds and serve, topping with more almonds and chopped parsley and oregano if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2985IU | Vitamin C: 119mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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