Antipasto Salad – With pennies to spend

Antipasto salad is a Mediterranean-inspired favorite full of fresh and pickled ingredients!

Marinated veggies and olives, fresh mozzarella cheese, and your choice of Italian meats are drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette and served on a bed of lettuce!

This antipasti salad recipe is not only a real eye-catcher, but also full of flavor.

What is antipasto salad?

• Antipasti is the first course of an Italian meal and usually consists of meat, cheese and other assorted bites served on a charcuterie board.
• In this recipe, a typical antipasti plate has been turned into a salad for one light summer appetizer or as a filling lunch.
• Antipasti salad is a The dream of low-carb and low-calorie lovers; It’s delicious and full of healthy ingredients!
• All your favorite pizza toppings are in one fast and easy Salad.
• Add any extra veggies you have in your fridge!

Ingredients for antipasto salad

romaine lettuce: This is a hearty salad that pairs well with the other ingredients. Add a bag of shredded coleslaw for extra nutrition and crunch.

vegetables and cheese: Choose marinated artichoke hearts, green olives and Kalamata olives, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella pearls or bocconcini. Red onions, fresh basil, and parsley not only add a flavor boost, they’re also great garnishes!

Meat: Genoa salami, prosciutto and pepperoni provide a salty balance. Try an Italian charcuterie mixed pack from the supermarket for variety in just one pack.

dressing: Homemade Italian Dressing is our top pick for antipasto salad dressing, but choose your favorite bottled vinaigrette instead. Alternatively, a simple mix of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh lemon juice is delicious.

Variations and Substitutions

• Vegetables: Roasted red peppers provide a sweet and smoky flavor.
• Provolone Cheese: Replace mozzarella with diced provolone.
• Extra artichokes: If you love the taste of artichokes, feel free to add more.
• Pepperoncini: If you’re a fan of spiciness, Peperoncini peppers provide just the right amount.
• More Olives: For olive lovers, you can add additional Kalamata olives or green olives, or try stuffed olives.

How to prepare an antipasti salad

It’s delicious and so easy to make:

1. Place the washed romaine lettuce (or other vegetables) on a platter or in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing.
2. Top with the remaining salad ingredients.
3. Garnish with ground black pepper and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, if you like. Drizzle with olive oil or additional dressing, if you like.

Serve with grilled bread, homemade garlic bread or homemade croutons.

Save the rest of the lettuce

• When planning for leftovers, add the dressing to each serving instead of seasoning the whole salad. The prepared salad may collapse if stored in the refrigerator.
• Leftover marinated veggies and cheese can be made into an antipasto pasta salad with rotini, penne, or elbow macaroni.

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