Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrotto DowntownItalian Garden Recipe

Italian Garden Recipe

Inspired by Grotto Downtown
Time20m
Serves4

Pesto, artichokes, red bell peppers, red onions, Roma tomatoes & Kalamata olives, goat cheese

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Begin by washing and dicing the red bell pepper, red onion, and Roma tomatoes. If using canned artichokes, drain and chop them into bite-sized pieces. If using frozen artichokes, thaw and chop them.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red bell pepper, red onion, Roma tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, and chopped artichokes. Stir in the pesto until all the vegetables are well coated.

  3. 3

    Add the Cheese

    Gently fold in the crumbled goat cheese, being careful not to break it down too much.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Transfer the mixture to a serving dish. This dish can be served immediately or chilled in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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