Description
This Antipasto Salad is a hearty, main-course salad packed with marinated artichokes, cured meats, cheeses, and roasted peppers on a bed of crisp greens. Tossed in a zesty homemade Italian vinaigrette, it’s a flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
8 cups mixed greens (romaine, arugula, spring mix)
1 jar (12 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
4 oz Genoa salami, chopped or sliced into ribbons
4 oz pepperoni, sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls (bocconcini) or cubed provolone
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
1/2 cup Kalamata or black olives, pitted and halved
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced (optional)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
For the Italian Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 clove minced fresh garlic)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
2. Wash and thoroughly dry the mixed greens. Chop the romaine if using. Place the greens in a very large salad bowl.
3. Top the greens with the chopped artichoke hearts, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, olives, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and red onion.
4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
5. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
6. Serve immediately with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
For a protein boost, add a can of rinsed chickpeas or white beans.
If making ahead, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, though the lettuce may soften slightly.
Feel free to customize with other antipasto favorites like prosciutto, sun-dried tomatoes, or giardiniera.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
