Description
This Homemade Antipasto Salad Recipe is a delightful mix of fresh greens, tangy marinated vegetables, savory meats, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for a hearty Italian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Salad:
- 6 cups mixed salad greens or chopped romaine
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts (quartered)
- 1/2 cup sliced black or green olives
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers (sliced)
Proteins:
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls or cubes
- 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni slices (quartered)
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, salami, red onion, and pepperoncini.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss until well coated.
- Season: Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for a chilled flavor.
Notes
- Customize with prosciutto, provolone, grilled vegetables, or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
- Enhance the flavor with a homemade vinaigrette using red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
