Best 7 Fresh Antipasto Salad Recipes

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## Introduction to the Fresh Antipasto Salad and Other Recipes

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our collection of fresh antipasto salad and other delectable recipes. This flavorful salad combines the tanginess of artichoke hearts, the briney bite of olives, the sweetness of roasted red peppers, and the savory richness of mozzarella cheese. Dressed in a zesty vinaigrette, it's a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate.

In addition to the classic antipasto salad, we bring you a selection of complementary recipes to complete your Mediterranean feast. Enjoy the smoky richness of grilled zucchini and mushrooms, the crispy delight of fried zucchini slices, the creamy indulgence of burrata with roasted red peppers, and the refreshing crunch of a cucumber and tomato salad.

These recipes are carefully curated to offer a diverse range of flavors and textures, making them perfect for a summer picnic, a light lunch, or as a side dish to grilled meats or fish. Each recipe is easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your culinary adventure.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes are sure to impress your friends and family. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delicious journey through the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean!

Let's cook with our recipes!

ANTIPASTO SALAD



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Antipasto salad combines the best Italian appetizers into one sensational salad! This antipasto salad recipe will be the most satisfying, flavorful salad you ever sink your teeth into! It's easy to make, exploding with bright flavors and textures and is a hypnotic stand-alone main dish or it can be served as a steal-the-show side. This antipasto salad is loaded with salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, artichokes, pepperoncini, olives, red onions, provolone, and mozzarella all tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing that will have you swooning! It's also wonderfully customizable, so you can add or swap in any of your favorite antipasto ingredients that you have on hand. This antipasto salad is quick to make with just a little chopping and a few shakes to combine the dressing. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time for the perfect stress-free win!

Provided by Jen

Categories     Main Dish

Time 42m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large head Romaine lettuce (chopped (about 8 cups))
4 oz. Genoa Salami (chopped)
4 oz. sliced pepperoni
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 cup artichoke hearts (drained, patted dry, roughly chopped)
1/2 cup kalamata olives (halved)
1/2 cup green olives
1/4 cup sliced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
8 oz. fresh mozzarella balls (halved)
4 ounces provolone cheese cut into bite size pieces
1 Recipe Italian Dressing
1/2 loaf French bread (cubed (preferably day old))
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp EACH dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder

Steps:

  • DRESSING: Click on "Italian Dressing" in the recipe ingredients to be taken to the recipe. Italian Dressing can be made ahead of time and stored for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
  • CROUTONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray or use a nonstick mat. Add cubed bread to the baking sheet and drizzled with olive oil then sprinkle with spices; toss until evenly coated. Spread bread into an even layer and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden.
  • SALAD: Add lettuce to a large bowl followed by the rest of the salad ingredients. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine OR dress individual plates if expecting leftovers. Serve immediately. (You will probably not use all of the dressing.)

ITALIAN ANTIPASTO SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 1 2/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head butter lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup rinsed canned red kidney beans, patted dry
1 cup rinsed canned garbanzo beans, patted dry
8 ounces salami, cubed
6 ounces Provolone, cubed
2 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

FRESH ANTIPASTO SALAD



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A delicious assortment of vegetables-asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms-are marinated in homemade vinaigrette seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley and oregano.-Lynda Barron, McFarland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
3 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 cup pitted Greek olives
8 pepperoncini, sliced
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, artichokes, broccoli, cheese, cauliflower, red pepper, olives, pepperoncini and cooked asparagus. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

ANTIPASTO SALAD RECIPE



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An Antipasto salad is filled with sliced meats, soft cheeses, green and black olives with bright red cherry tomatoes that is simple to toss together and enjoy in a homemade light lemon olive oil dressing. This is an Italian salad that everyone loves!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups romaine (chopped)
1/2 cup green olives (halved)
1/2 cup medium black olives
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup mini pepperoni
1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers (chopped)
8 ounce Genoa Salami (cut into bite sized pieces)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese balls
13 ounce artichoke hearts (quartered)
8 ounces provolone cheese (cut into bite size pieces)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add the romaine, olives, tomatoes, pepperoni, red peppers, salami, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and provolone.
  • To make the lemon olive oil dressing: In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Pour over the solid and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 1518 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ANTIPASTO SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 bunch fresh basil, stemmed and leaves chopped (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound fusilli pasta
1/2 cup hard salami, cut into strips (about 3 ounces)
1/2 cup smoked turkey, cut into strips (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup provolone cheese, cut into strips
1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese
2 tablespoons green olives, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, cut into strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette: In a blender, add the basil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Blend until the herbs are finely chopped. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is smooth.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve.

ANTIPASTO SALAD II



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After searching for a recipe for an antipasto salad that I had envisioned in my head, I gave up and just decided to create one myself. I made this dish for a party and everyone couldn't stop talking about it. The ratio of meat/cheese to veggies can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by Katie Greco

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces Genoa salami, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces sopressata or other hard salami, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
2 large tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
½ (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
½ cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives
¼ cup pitted and chopped green olives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the Genoa and sopressata salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice.
  • Mix in the chopped olives. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, followed by the red wine vinegar and black pepper. Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
  • Tear the fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad just before serving. Mix thoroughly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1783.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

QUICK ANTIPASTO SALAD



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I always told my sister, Karen, I'd marry a cowboy-and I did! Patrick and I had a festive farm-style wedding. My mother prepared all the side dishes, including this tongue-tingling salad. -Kendra Waterbury, East Thetford, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (16 ounces each) spiral pasta
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, halved
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
Dressing:
2 cups olive oil
1-1/2 cups lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, beans, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms and peppers. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Just before serving, stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and vibrant.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of dressings. There are many different types of dressings that can be used on an antipasto salad, so find one that you like and experiment with different variations.
  • Make sure to drain the mozzarella cheese before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
  • If you are using grilled vegetables, make sure to grill them until they are slightly charred. This will add a smoky flavor to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately after it is assembled. This will help to prevent the salad from wilting.

Conclusion:

An antipasto salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With so many different variations, there is sure to be an antipasto salad that everyone will enjoy.

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