Description
Discover the perfect High-Protein Tomato and Basil Salad recipe! Learn how to create a fresh, flavorful dish that’s both healthy and satisfying. Click for full recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoon (45 ml) s avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoon (23 ml) s grain mustard
- 1 1/2 tablespoon (23 ml) s fresh lemon juice
- 1 large avocado cubed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) marinated artichoke hearts jarred or canned, quartered
- 1 cup (240 ml) chickpeas
- 6 mint leaves chiffonade
- 7 basil leaves chiffonade
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) pistachios chopped
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- ◾️ Season the tomatoes: Place the tomatoes in a large strainer. Sprinkle them generously with salt. Gently massage the tomatoes to cover them evenly with salt. Let them sit for at least 15 minutes to drain. Squeeze them gently once more to extract additional juice. Keep the juice aside.
- ◾️ Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the tomato juice, avocado oil, grain mustard, and lemon juice. Stir thoroughly until well-blended.
- ◾️ Assemble the salad: Mix in the tomatoes, avocado, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, mint, basil, and pistachios. Add salt and black pepper to your liking.
Notes
- Handle the avocado gently while cubing to maintain its texture.
- Lightly pat the artichoke hearts to keep some marinade for added flavor.
- Lightly toast pistachios in a dry pan for enhanced flavor and crunch.