Best Avocado And Artichoke Hearts Holiday Salad Recipes

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AVOCADO AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS HOLIDAY SALAD



Avocado and Artichoke Hearts Holiday Salad image

This is a colorful and tasty salad with a great assortment of fresh veggies. Since it's lightly dressed, you really taste the flavors of the veggies when they marry together overnight. It's a delicious and bright salad. It's a healthy holiday side dish but should be enjoyed year-round.

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Other Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

DRESSING
1/4 c white balsamic vinegar (can substitute regular balsamic vinegar)
1/4 c olive oil
salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
SALAD
1 jar(s) artichoke hearts, 12 oz. (small, in water, drained)
1/2 medium English cucumber (thinly sliced)
1/2 medium red onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, fresh finely chopped
3 medium Haas avocados, sliced
5 medium Roma tomatoes (sliced)
1/2 bunch cauliflower, small florets
1/2 bunch broccoli, small florets
5 medium mushrooms, fresh (sliced)
Feta cheese for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the artichoke hearts, cucumber, onion, bell peppers, cilantro, cauliflower, and broccoli florets.
  • 2. Add the avocados, Roma tomatoes, and sliced mushrooms.
  • 3. Drizzle with vinegar and oil.
  • 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Carefully mix, taking care not to break up the avocados.
  • 6. Place in a resealable container. Close lid tightly and put in fridge overnight to chill and marinate.
  • 7. Add Feta cheese when serving.

AVOCADO-ARTICHOKE SALAD



Avocado-Artichoke Salad image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     quick, salads and dressings

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large artichokes
2 ripe avocados
2 large ripe tomatoes
3 to 4 tablespoons red-wine vinegar (according to taste)
3/4 cup extra-virgin oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh herbs such as chives, tarragon or chervil

Steps:

  • Cook the artichokes until tender in boiling salted water (about 30 to 40 minutes. Drain and cool. Cut them in half and remove the chokes. Slice the artichokes thin, vertically.
  • Combine the vinegar, oil, salt and pepper for the dressing.
  • Pit, peel and slice the avocados lengthwise. Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on a round serving platter. Arrange the avocado in alternating slices with the artichokes on top of the tomatoes, in a pattern forming the spokes of a wheel. Pour the dressing lightly over the slices and sprinkle with the herbs. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 460 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AVOCADO & ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



Avocado & Artichoke Pasta Salad image

A squeeze of lime, a sprinkle of cilantro and a little avocado make this a creamy and zingy pasta salad. -Carrie Farias, Oak Ridge, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, avocado and cheese. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ARTICHOKE HEART SALAD



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I put together this fast five-ingredient salad after sampling a similar mixture from a salad bar. Bottled Italian dressing gives robust flavor to this simple treatment for canned artichoke hearts. It is a snap to make as a last-minute side dish. -Elizabeth Birkenmaier, Gladstone, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained, optional
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine artichokes, olives if desired, green pepper and onions. Add dressing and toss to coat. , Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AVOCADO, ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND HEART OF PALM SALAD IN LETTUCE CUP



Avocado, Artichoke Hearts and Heart of Palm Salad in Lettuce Cup image

From the foodnetwork website and am so excited to try this one! Seems like it is versitile in that can add shirmp, crab, tomato, etc by what is on hand.

Provided by McGelby

Categories     Avocado

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (14 ounce) can small artichoke hearts, in water, drained
1 (14 ounce) can hearts of palm, cut into medium chunks, drained
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded, ribbed, and finely chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
2 avocados, cut in large chunks
3 tablespoons white vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 head butter lettuce, leaves whole, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, hearts of palm, cucumber, onion, poblano, and cilantro.
  • Add the avocado and drizzle with vinegar.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully mix, taking care not to break up the avocadoes.
  • To serve, spoon the salad into the butter lettuce cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 765.4, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.4

GREEN SALAD WITH SPINACH, ARTICHOKES AND AVOCADO



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Also has Boston lettuce and a lemon, garlic, oregano dressing...from my files but not sure of the source. There is a 30 minute marination. This is a no-cook reicpe.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 head boston lettuce
1/4 lb baby spinach leaves
1 large avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, thinly sliced
1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, drained
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, finely chopped
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Wash and dry all the greens and place in a bowl.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients in a bowl t(hat will fit the avocado slices and artichokes) and mix with a whisk to emulsify.
  • Toss the avocado and artichoke hearts in the dressing to coat, adjust seasoning if needed, and leave to marinate for about 30 minutes.
  • To serve, add the avocado, artichokes and dressing to the lettuce and spinach leaves and lightly toss.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.3, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Sodium 248.6, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 21.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12

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