This artichoke salad dressing recipe is deliciously tangy. It's made from marinated artichoke hearts that you can pick up at the grocery store, and it only takes about 5 minutes to make a batch!
I first had this salad dressing at a work potluck. I don't like work potlucks for the same reason I don't like buffets - all the different food combinations usually make for a bad tummy. Why can't I just limit myself to a couple of dishes? Good question. My solution is simply to avoid these occasions whenever I possibly can. I'm also antisocial and not a "team player".
One time when I skipped one of these potlucks my lovely coworker who makes this dressing pulled me out of a meeting later in the day to tell me that she saved me some - bless her heart.
How to make artichoke salad dressing
Add the artichokes, olive oil, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, shallot, garlic, mustard, sugar, and salt to a blender and blend until smooth. Give it a taste and adjust the flavors to your liking if needed (e.g. add more sugar or garlic).
I slightly adapted my coworker's recipe - instead of using onion, I use shallot, and I put in less sugar.
The recipe makes enough for several salads - I eat it over a few days. I really love this unique salad dressing. I hope you give it a try!
More artichoke recipes you may like:
Love trying unexpected flavors in your salads? You may also like my homemade mango salad dressing.
Questions about this salad dressing?
Leave me a comment!
Artichoke Salad Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 small (6 fluid ounces) jar marinated artichoke hearts drained
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/2 shallot chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons sugar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a blender until smooth. Give it a taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Store dressing in refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- Recipe makes enough for a few salads (serves at least 6-8 people).
Carol Cuevas says
Very, very nice. I needed something unique for a ladies' lunch. My only issue was I had no white wine vinegar---so I used red wine vinegar, which made it pink. No big deal. It was a real hit at the luncheon. Thanks. This will be a "go-to".
Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says
Thank you, Carol! We're so happy it was a hit at your luncheon 🙂
Kory says
I just made it, love the tangy flavor. What kind of salads do you serve it on ?
Natasha says
Great!! It’ll work for plenty of salads. I love butter leaf lettuce and tons of veggies and tomatoes.
sonja says
this dressing is VERY acidic
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
Fantastic photos, and amazing looking artichoke salad dressing! I am obsessed with artichoke! I'll definitely try it! Thanks a lot for sharing!
Natasha says
Thank you! Hope you like it!
Catherine W. Ring says
You drain & don't use the marinate? Why not use it too, and adjust the olive oil and vinegar ingredients?
Natasha says
You could definitely do that, Catherine. I was just following the recipe my coworker gave me. 🙂
John DeMaio says
I usually just make a dressing from the marinade. but this looks tasty.
[email protected] says
This is one of the most creative dressing ideas I've ever seen! It sounds so fresh and flavorful.
Natasha says
Thanks Erin! It is really good. I was surprised it had artichokes in it when I first tried it!
Whitni @ A Cookie & A Kiss says
I don't think I have ever had artichoke dressing before. I will definitely have to try, though!
Natasha says
Let me know if you like it!