Artichoke Spinach Salad Recipe

This vibrant and colorful Artichoke Spinach Salad is a crowd-pleaser! Inspired by a recent pitch-in party hit, this recipe features a perfectly balanced, light dressing that complements the fresh artichoke hearts and spinach. Get ready to impress your guests with this stunning and delicious salad – it's almost too pretty to eat (almost!).

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 402.1 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
Artichoke Spinach Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Artichoke Spinach Salad

  • 10 ounces fresh spinach (washed and roughly chopped)
  • Scallions
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Fresh Mushrooms
  • Sliced Water Chestnuts
  • Marinated Artichokes
  • Bacon
  • Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Dry Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
  • Vegetable Oil

How to Make Artichoke Spinach Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and quartered), 10 ounces fresh spinach (washed and roughly chopped), 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (halved), and 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved).
  2. In a blender, combine 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion.
  3. Blend until smooth.
  4. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
  6. Gently toss to coat evenly.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Leftover dressing can be stored separately in an airtight container.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

32g

Carbs

6g