Description
This Homemade Antipasto Salad recipe is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, and a flavorful dressing. It’s a perfect dish for a light lunch or as a starter for a meal.
Ingredients
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Veggies:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts (quartered)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
Olives and Cheese:
- 1/2 cup black olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup green olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls or cubes
Meats:
- 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni slices (cut into strips)
Additional:
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: Combine all the veggies, olives, cheese, and meats in a large bowl. Layer them over lettuce or greens in a serving platter.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad before serving.
- Serve: Toss gently to coat with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize with ingredients like prosciutto, grilled zucchini, or pepperoncini.
- Make the salad in advance, adding dressing just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
