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A delicious plate of High-Protein Tomato & Basil Salad

High-Protein Tomato & Basil Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad packed with protein and flavor, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 471
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 45 ml avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 22.5 ml grain mustard
  • 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large avocado cubed
  • 120 g marinated artichoke hearts jarred or canned, quartered
  • 150 g chickpeas
  • 6 mint leaves chiffonade
  • 7 basil leaves chiffonade
  • 40 g pistachios chopped
  • 1 tsp Black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Transfer the tomatoes to a large sieve. Add a generous dash of salt. Rub the tomatoes to evenly coat with the salt. Set aside to drain for at least 15 minutes. Rub them again while lightly squeezing to remove more of their juices. Reserve the juice.
  2. Add the juice from the tomatoes, avocado oil, grain mustard, and lemon juice to a medium bowl and mix well to combine.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, avocado, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, mint, basil, and pistachios. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for a day. Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to customize your salad.