Description
This Antipasto Salad is a hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired dish that combines a variety of fresh vegetables, cheeses, meats, and a zesty dressing for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts (quartered)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced salami or pepperoni
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoncini, mozzarella, provolone, salami, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead; keep the dressing separate until ready to serve for best texture.
- Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
