Best Artichoke Spinach Salad Recipes

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SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Coarse salt
1 package fresh mushroom or chicken prosciutto or spinach filled tortellini (recommended: Contadina or Buitoni brands) available on dairy aisle in most markets
1/2 pound fresh baby spinach
1 (15-ounce) can baby artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 red roasted pepper, drained and chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, cracked from skin
1 lemon, zested
2 teaspoons lemon juice, the juice of 1 wedge
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, a couple of splashes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaves, eyeball it
Black pepper
A handful sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer.
  • Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.

WARM RICE, ARTICHOKE, SPINACH, AND CHICKEN SALAD



Warm Rice, Artichoke, Spinach, and Chicken Salad image

This is a recipe I came up with after looking at a few other recipes and not finding the perfect combination for what I wanted. This uses a rice cooker so please make it easy on yourself and buy one if you don't already own one; they're completely amazing.

Provided by Kameron

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup pine nuts
1 lemon, zested
1 teaspoon vegetable bouillon (such as Knorr®)
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cups rice
4 cups water
1 bunch green onions
¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves
10 small thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 bunch fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 cups diced cooked chicken breast
1 cup roughly chopped marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until onion softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir pine nuts into onion mixture; saute until fragrant and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir lemon zest, vegetable bouillon, and turmeric into onion mixture; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice to mixture and cook until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Pour rice mixture in a rice cooker and add water. Set the rice cooker to the regular white rice cycle, and select Start. Fluff cooked rice with a fork and top rice with green onion and basil. Close rice cooker and steam green onion and basil until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir mushrooms into rice and place spinach on top. Close rice cooker again and steam until spinach wilts slightly, about 5 minutes more. Add chicken, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan cheese; stir to combine. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 303.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE STUFFED PORTABELLO MUSHROOMS WITH TOMATO AND BREAD SALAD



Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms with Tomato and Bread Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 portabello mushroom caps
Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing mushrooms, plus 1/4 cup
1 (10-ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
1 can quartered artichoke hearts, drained well
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
1 egg yolk
1 clove garlic, grated with microplane or small side box grater
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg, about 1/8 teaspoon
1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
6 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves, about 20, torn
4 cups crusty bread, torn or coarsely chopped
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Tidbit: Panzanella, stale bread salad, requires that you soak and wring out the bread before assembling the salad. If you make this with fresh crusty bread or the bread has staled a bit but not hardened, the juice from the tomatoes should be enough to tenderize the bread's crusty edges.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high and oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Using a damp towel, brush mushroom caps to clean. Using a pastry brush, coat the caps with extra-virgin olive oil and grill with lid down or roast about 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until tender but still firm at center.
  • Wring the spinach out in a clean kitchen towel. Separate the spinach with your fingers and combine with artichokes, ricotta cheese, egg yolk, grated garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and nutmeg.
  • Remove mushroom caps from grill.
  • To portion-control the filling, divided the stuffing into 4 parts then just split each of those evenly between 2 caps. Sprinkle the caps with Parmigiano and cook 5 to 6 minutes more in the preheated oven to set filling and lightly brown tops.
  • Do not seed tomatoes. Chop and place in a salad bowl. Add basil, bread, onions, 1/4 cup EVOO, lots of salt and pepper and toss with your hands to combine.
  • Serve 2 caps with a pile of salad alongside, if desired, per person.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 pound, 4 to 5 cups, baby spinach, packed
2 (15-ounce) cans artichoke hearts packed in water, drained and sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 to 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
A handful shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Combine spinach and artichokes. Place garlic, lemon zest and juice in small dish and add vinegar. Let it stand 5 minutes then whisk in extra-virgin olive oil. Pour oil and vinegar dressing over salad and toss to combine. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to your taste. Top the salad with cheese then serve.

ARTICHOKE SPINACH SALAD



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The fresh spinach makes this a bright green salad, and the dressing adds just the right flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 cups torn fresh spinach
8 green onions, chopped
6 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichokes, drained and quartered
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
DRESSING:
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon grated onion
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, combine the vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard and onion in a blender; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SALAD



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This delicious hot salad is easily made into a main course by adding crumbled, cooked Italian sausage.

Provided by EMLUCIA

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package spinach - rinsed, stemmed, and dried
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Drizzle olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread spinach leaves in a thick layer covering the baking sheet. Arrange onions and artichokes over the spinach, and drizzle the marinade from the jar over the entire salad. Sprinkle with the cheese (and sausage, if you wish).
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted but NOT crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 33.4 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 667.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

RACHAEL RAY'S SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



Rachael Ray's Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad image

Make and share this Rachael Ray's Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 lemon, juice of, small
6 ounces Baby Spinach, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/3 lb ricotta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as kalamata, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1 lb penne or 1 lb other short pasta, cooked al dente, cooled and well drained
coarse salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the first three ingredients in the bottom of a serving bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss till well combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve.
  • This makes 8 side dishes.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SALAD WITH COUSCOUS CAKES AND FETA



SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE SALAD WITH COUSCOUS CAKES AND FETA image

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the dressing
2 T lemon juice
1 T sour cream
1 t finely chopped fresh mint
5 T olive oil
S & P
For the couscous cakes:
3/4 cup couscous
Kosher salt
1 large clove garlic, peeled
1/4 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon (about 1-1/2 tsp.)
3 Tbs. vegetable or canola oil
For the salad:
8 oz. baby spinach, washed and dried (about 6 lightly packed cups)
1 14-oz. can artichoke bottoms, drained, rinsed, and sliced
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 oz. crumbled feta (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, sour cream, and mint. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Make the couscous cakes: Put the couscous and 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water to the couscous, cover the bowl with a pan lid or plate, and let sit for 4 to 5 minutes. Coarsely chop the garlic in a food processor. Add the parsley and pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpeas and 1 tsp. salt and pulse until coarsely chopped. Uncover the couscous and fluff with a fork. Stir in the chickpea mixture, eggs, and lemon zest until well combined. Press the couscous mixture into a 1/4-cup measure, smooth the top, and invert the measuring cup to release the cake onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining couscous mixture to make 9 cakes. Heat 1-1/2 Tbs. of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering hot. Add 5 of the couscous cakes to the skillet and use a spatula to lightly flatten the cakes so they’re about 3/4 inch thick. Cook, flipping once, until crisp and golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the remaining 1-1/2 Tbs. vegetable oil to the skillet and cook the remaining cakes the same way. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss the spinach, artichokes, and tomatoes with about three-quarters of the dressing. Season to taste with

PARSNIP, SPINACH, ARTICHOKE & WILD RICE SALAD



Parsnip, spinach, artichoke & wild rice salad image

Enjoy this veggie wild rice salad with spinach, artichokes and parsnips as part of a Boxing Day buffet

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

350g wild rice (use a mixture, or black rice works well)
200g parsnips (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler
8 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
2 lemons, juiced
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp dried oregano
200g baby spinach, chopped
300g chargrilled artichokes in oil, drained and sliced
small bunch of mint, leaves picked and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the rice following pack instructions, then drain. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the parsnips with 2 tbsp oil and arrange on a large baking sheet lined with baking parchment in a single layer. Sprinkle with some seasoning and half the cumin seeds. Roast for 25-30 mins, stirring halfway through, until golden and crisp.
  • Whisk the lemon juice, mustard, remaining cumin seeds and the oregano together in a large bowl, then add the remaining oil, whisking continuously, until thick. Season well. Stir into the cooked rice.
  • Fold the spinach, artichokes and mint into the rice mixture, and season to taste. Scatter with the parsnip crisps to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH SALAD



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Make and share this Artichoke and Spinach Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 1 salad

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb fresh spinach
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 tablespoons garlic flavored vinegar or 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
1 (4 ounce) jar artichoke hearts
2 -3 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Mix oil, vinegar and cheese.
  • Cut artichokes in quarters and add to the vinaigrette along with oil they come in; mix gently and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Take fresh spinach, wash and remove tough stems and tear as for tossed salad.
  • Serve with the dressing.
  • This dressing works well with other salad greens.

ARTICHOKE SPINACH SALAD



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This might have been in TOH, but my neighbor made this recently for pitch-in party. It was so pleasing to the eye and colorful, that we all enjoyed it even before eating. The dressing was just perfect, used sparingly, and everyone copied her recipe.

Provided by NurseJaney

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 cups fresh spinach, torn
8 scallions, chopped
6 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichokes, drained and quartered
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion, grated
1 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • For dressing, combine vinegar,sugar, salt, mustard, and onion in a blender.
  • Cover and process until smooth.
  • While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.
  • Drizzle over salad.
  • Gently toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.1, Fat 33.5, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 139.5, Sodium 399.4, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 11.9, Protein 8.7

ARTICHOKE, GARBANZO, & SPINACH PASTA SALAD



Artichoke, Garbanzo, & Spinach Pasta Salad image

This is an old standby that we use here at the "home" and amazingly, the residents, eat it but they leave out a little of the spinach. Found this in a drawer with the ingredient quantities, as we use more of each, but I don't know from where it came. This is easy and with some chicken and some fruit, the meal is complete. Didn't account for chilling time.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces artichoke hearts, chopped
10 ounces canned garbanzo beans, drained
2 cups spiral shaped pasta or 2 cups rigatoni pasta
1 1/3 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
3/4 large tomatoes, chopped
3/4 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup sliced button mushroom
pimento stuffed olive, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons olives or 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons water
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons feta cheese, grated
2 teaspoons feta cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Mix artichoke hearts, garbanzo beans, pasta, spinach leaves, tomato, bell pepper, mushrooms & pimento-stuffed olives(if using) in a large bowl.
  • Blend olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, oregano or Italian seasoning, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, & salt(if using) in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Pour over salad and toss.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Top with feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.3, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 345.8, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 2, Protein 6.5

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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If you've got fans of antipasto in the house, they're sure to like this quick pasta salad. Our surprise ingredient shortens your prep time!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings, 2 cups each

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pkg. (6 oz.) baby spinach leaves
2 cups whole wheat penne pasta, cooked, cooled
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
1 can (14 oz.) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/4 cup chopped red peppers
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Mix mayo and dressing until blended.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients except cheese in large bowl. Add mayo mixture; mix lightly.
  • Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 590 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 19 g

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by margiekyle

Number Of Ingredients 14

Coarse salt
1 package fresh mushroom or chicken prosciutto or spinach filled tortellini
1/2 pound fresh baby spinach
1 (15 ounce) can baby artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 red roasted pepper, drained and chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, cracked from skin
1 lemon, zested
2 teaspoons lemon juice, the juice of 1 wedge
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, a couple of splashes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried leaves, eyeball it
Black pepper
A handful sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer. Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.

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Artichoke spinach salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that incorporates the flavors and textures of artichokes, fresh spinach leaves, and other colorful toppings. This salad combines the earthy richness of savory artichokes with the bright green freshness of spinach leaves to create a dish that is both filling and nutritious.

The Basic Recipe

The basic recipe for artichoke spinach salad calls for a variety of wholesome ingredients that are easily accessible at any grocery store. The salad typically includes fresh spinach leaves mixed with sliced artichoke hearts. Next, a combination of other vegetables and toppings, such as sliced cucumbers or cherry tomatoes, can be added for extra crunch and flavor. Finally, a light dressing is drizzled over the salad to enhance the overall taste and texture.

Health Benefits

One of the key benefits of artichoke spinach salad is its high nutritional value. Both artichokes and spinach are rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Additionally, spinach is an excellent source of fiber, which helps improve digestion and keeps you feeling full for longer periods of time. The antioxidants found in artichokes have also been shown to help reduce inflammation and protect against chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.

Variant Recipes

While the basic recipe for artichoke spinach salad is delicious on its own, there are numerous variations that can add exciting flavors and textures to this classic dish. Here are some popular variations to try:
1. Greek Style Artichoke Spinach Salad
This version of the salad incorporates Mediterranean flavors like feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and a lemon vinaigrette dressing. To make this salad, combine fresh spinach leaves, sliced artichoke hearts, crumbled feta cheese, sliced cucumbers, and Kalamata olives. Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette made of lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard.
2. Artichoke Spinach Pasta Salad
This version of the salad adds cooked pasta to the mix for a heartier dish. Boil your favorite pasta until al dente, and then combine it with fresh spinach leaves, sliced artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onions. Dress the salad with a simple garlic-balsamic vinaigrette.
3. Artichoke Spinach and Quinoa Salad
This version of the salad adds the protein-packed superfood quinoa to the mix. Boil quinoa according to package instructions and mix it with fresh spinach leaves, sliced artichoke hearts, diced red bell pepper, sliced red onions, and sliced almonds. Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette made of olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.

Conclusion

Artichoke spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed any time of day, whether as a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. The versatility of this dish makes it easy to customize to your individual taste and dietary needs, and its high nutritional value ensures that it will provide your body with the essential vitamins and minerals it needs to thrive.
Artichoke spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that combines the nutritional benefits of raw spinach and artichoke. This salad recipe is perfect for those who love vegetables and want to enjoy a tasty, wholesome meal. Preparing artichoke spinach salad recipes is easy, but it requires attention to detail to make it perfect. In this article, we will provide you with valuable tips that will help you make the best artichoke spinach salad recipes.

1. Choosing the Right Vegetables and Ingredients

When making artichoke spinach salad, the quality of the ingredients is essential. It is crucial to choose the freshest and highest quality vegetables and ingredients to achieve the best taste and texture. Look for fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and avocados. Also, choose quality dressing ingredients such as olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Spinach
Choose fresh spinach leaves that are bright green and wilt-free. Avoid spinach leaves that are yellowing, slimy or show signs of decay.
Artichoke Hearts
For the best flavor and texture, choose fresh or canned artichoke hearts. Fresh artichoke hearts may require some preparation before use, while the canned ones are already cooked and can be used straightaway.
Cherry Tomatoes
Choose ripe cherry tomatoes that are firm, with a bright red color. Avoid tomatoes that are soft, mushy or have cracks or wrinkles.
Red Onions
Choose fresh red onions that are firm to the touch and have a bright, deep color. Avoid onions that are soft or have brown spots.
Avocado
Choose ripe avocados that are firm, yet yield to gentle pressure when squeezed. Avoid avocados that are too soft or have brown spots.
Dressing Ingredients
Choose high-quality olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and salt and black pepper for the dressing.

2. How to Wash and Store Vegetables

After purchasing the vegetables, it is crucial to clean them thoroughly before use. Follow these steps to clean the vegetables:
Spinach
Fill a large bowl with cold water. Place the spinach leaves in the bowl and swirl them around to remove the dirt and debris. Drain the water using a colander, and rinse the leaves under running water. Use a salad spinner to remove excess water, or lay the leaves on paper towels to dry.
Artichoke Hearts
If you are using fresh artichokes, cut off the tough outer leaves and remove the fuzzy choke. Then cut the hearts into quarters or eighths. If you are using canned artichoke hearts, rinse them thoroughly with cold water to remove any excess salt or brine.
Cherry Tomatoes
Wash the cherry tomatoes under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. You can also soak them in a bowl of water for a few minutes to remove any debris or dirt.
Red Onions
Peel off the outer layer of the onion and cut off the top and bottom. Cut the onion in half and remove the papery layers. Rinse the onion under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
Avocado
Cut the avocado in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh from the skin. Rinse the avocado under running water, pat dry, and slice into thin pieces.

3. Preparing the Salad

Once you have washed and prepared the vegetables, it's time to assemble the salad. Follow these tips to create the perfect artichoke spinach salad:
Step 1: Toss the Spinach and Artichoke Hearts Together
In a large bowl, combine the spinach and artichoke hearts.
Step 2: Add the Red Onion and Cherry Tomatoes
Add the sliced red onions and cherry tomatoes to the spinach and artichoke mixture.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Step 4: Mix the Salad Dressing with the Vegetables
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it gently to mix everything together.
Step 5: Add Avocado as a Garnish
Arrange the sliced avocado on top of the salad and serve immediately.

4. Tips for Variation and Presentation

The artichoke spinach salad recipe is versatile and can be presented in several ways. Below are tips for variation and presentation:
Variation
- Add sliced cucumbers or carrots to the salad for extra crunch and color. - Sprinkle feta cheese or chopped nuts on top for added flavor and texture. - Try different dressings such as balsamic or raspberry vinaigrette for a different flavor.
Presentation
- Use a large, white platter to display the salad for a classic look. - Arrange the salad ingredients in a circular pattern on the plate for an attractive presentation. - Garnish with fresh herbs such as dill or parsley for an aromatic touch.

Conclusion

Preparing artichoke spinach salad recipes is easy and straightforward, and the result is a healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for any occasion. Choosing the right vegetables and ingredients, washing and storing them correctly, and presenting them in an attractive way can make all the difference in the final result. With these valuable tips, you are now ready to make the perfect artichoke spinach salad that is sure to impress.

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