When I participated in the Potluck last November, I chose a seasonal favorite of mine, Moroccan Slow Cooker Stew. While that was perfect for the chilly autumn weather, we're now experiencing warmer temperatures, especially here in the Sunshine State. The late spring and summer months beg for light & easy dishes, salads that can stand in as the main meal as well as side dishes, casually enjoyed on the patio or poolside. The salad I've chosen has long been a family staple, present at many a baby shower, graduation party, pot luck and barbeque. My friends rave about it and I promise that yours will, too! The best part: it has only a handful of ingredients and takes only moments to prepare. How awesome is that? Toss this together an hour before guests arrive and it'll be marinating to perfection while you tend to the rest of your menu. I like it alongside veggie burgers and roasted corn, or over a bed of lettuce for a lighter main meal. However you serve it, this salad will be a welcome addition to your next summer soiree. So pour yourself a glass of fruity Sangria or fresh lemonade, stand back and enjoy the compliments!

Triple Bean & Artichoke Salad
(print friendly)Ingredients
- 1 can (15-ounces) Great Northern Beans, drained
- 1 can (15-ounces) Chickpeas, drained
- 1 can (15-ounces) Black-Eyed Peas, drained
- 18 ounces Marinated Artichoke Hearts, quartered
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 3 to 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl; blend thoroughly.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to mingle.
- Serve over a bed of lettuce if desired.

For more scrumptious salads, you don't miss the wonderful blog that precedes mine, Luminous Vegans, and the awesome one ahead, Barefoot Essence.
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To start at the beginning of the potluck (and you know you do!), go here.
Big kudos to Vegan Bloggers Unite, it's been so much fun exploring other marvelous vegan blogs, thank you the inspiration!
Enjoy!
Michele~
Yum! I love anything with artichoke. This looks like a great simple salad to throw together on a week night.
ReplyDeleteLuminousvegans, I am a big fan of artichoke as well! Thank you for stopping by. :)
DeleteThis looks so tasty! Can't wait to try this.
ReplyDelete-Ula
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Thank you, Ula, it's sooo good for being sooo easy! :)
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by, Bunnykitchen! :)
DeleteHey you! Left you a ridiculously long reply to your comment on my post; not sure if you were the "check back" type of blogger/reader. :) Thanks for reading and for FINALLY commenting!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Norma, just went and responded! :) Thank you for stopping by here.
DeleteThis looks like a yummy variation on a summer favourite!
ReplyDeleteThank you, bean salad has always been my favorite!
DeleteI remember your stew - yum! Looks like you have another delicious dish here. Anything with artichokes gets my attention. Thank you for joining the Potluck!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Annie, for all of your hard work in making this possible!
DeleteMmmm, love this bean salad! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteLooks so fresh and simple. Well done!
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DeleteI love artichokes and this looks fabulous!
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Thank you, Alexis; me, too! :)
DeleteOo, this looks delicious! I love artichokes, chickpeas, and (of course) tomatoes. This seems like a perfect refreshing salad for a summery evening.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteLove bean salad! I'll have to try this one out. I like the addition of artichokes :)
ReplyDeleteThe artichokes really make the salad, I think. :)
Deletei love bean filled salads!
ReplyDeleteMe, too, love beans in any fashion!
DeleteI'll take a huge bowl, with some chips!! YUM!
ReplyDeleteWe're having it for Mother's Day lunch, come on over! :)
DeleteMMMMMMM! What a truly lovely & tasty looking bean salad! I love it too! :)
ReplyDeleteYummy Yum! A grand entry for the VVP! :)
Thank you! :)
DeleteLooks great, specially to wrap in lettuce leaves!
ReplyDeleteooh, great idea! Thanks! :)
DeleteYum, this looks so healthy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maggie. :)
DeleteLooks delicious! A perfect salad for a summer potluck!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it really is! :)
DeleteI love adding beans to most of my salads. They are really tasty and filling.
ReplyDeleteI am not familiar with Great Northern beans - do they have another name?
I have not added artichoke to my bean salads before, will definitely try that next time. Thank you for the great idea.
Thank you for stopping by! I would say the closest to a Great Northern is the Cannellini bean, it would stand in quite nicely. :)
DeleteLooks great! Any salad that contains artichoke hearts is a winner with me!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Keely, I feel the same! :)
DeleteSuper inspiring! I love bean salads. Will def be giving yours a try.
ReplyDeletex Vix
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Thank you, Victoria, please let me know how you like it! :)
DeleteCongratulations Michelle ;) A lovely bean salad!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, I am honored! :)
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