AVOCADO AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS HOLIDAY SALAD

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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.

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