Transport yourself to a sun-drenched Italian piazza with this vibrant Antipasto Salad. A delightful medley of cured meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette and finished with fresh basil. Perfect as a starter, light lunch, or impressive party dish, this salad is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
8 g
Cholesterol
74 mg
Fiber
2 g
Protein
22 g
Saturated Fat
13 g
Sodium
1784 mg
Sugar
2 g
Fat
29 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
In a large bowl, combine the Genoa salami, soppressata, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichoke hearts. (5 minutes)
02
Step
Add the sliced roasted red peppers along with 3 tablespoons of the juice from the jar. Incorporate the chopped Kalamata and green olives. (3 minutes)
03
Step
Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixture. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper. Toss all ingredients together until well combined. (2 minutes)
04
Step
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (30+ minutes)
05
Step
Just before serving, gently fold in the torn fresh basil leaves. Serve chilled. (2 minutes)
For a more intense flavor, marinate the salad for several hours or even overnight in the refrigerator.
Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences. Consider adding other vegetables such as marinated mushrooms, pepperoncini, or sun-dried tomatoes.
If you can't find sopressata, any other hard salami will work well.
To prevent the mozzarella from becoming watery, pat it dry with paper towels before adding it to the salad.
Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the flavorful vinaigrette.
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Gregory Conn
Nov 27, 2024I added some pepperoncini peppers for a little extra heat.
Shemar West
Oct 8, 2024I prefer a little less vinegar, but it's all personal taste!
Hilma Predovic
Jul 10, 2024This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Adrian Gottlieb
Apr 10, 2024This is my go-to recipe for potlucks!
Mathew Weber
Mar 31, 2024So easy to make and perfect for a quick lunch.
Eusebio Auer
Dec 26, 2023I used fresh mozzarella balls instead of cutting up a block, and it worked great.
Duane Breitenberg
Dec 3, 2023The basil really makes a difference – don't skip it!
Joany Bosco
Oct 30, 2023Next time, I'll try adding some marinated mushrooms.