Quick and Easy Antipasto Salad

Quick and Easy Antipasto Salad

from thestayathomechef.com
20 min
8 servings

Antipasto salad is a vibrant and colorful dish, featuring a medley of Italian flavors that come together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy nights, it’s filled with fresh vegetables, tangy cheeses, and savory meats, making every bite a delightful experience.

Ingredients

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cup sliced or cubed salami
  • 8 ounces fresh mini mozzarella cheese balls (, halved)
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup whole green olives (, pitted)
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olive
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped artichoke hearts
  • 1/4 cup roughly chopped pepperoncinis
  • 1/2 medium red onion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small mixing bowl, make your dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, sugar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, add in tomatoes, salami, mozzarella balls, olives, artichoke hearts, pepperoncini and red onion. Drizzle dressing over the ingredients. Toss to combine.

  3. 3

    Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

  4. 4

    Serve on a bed of lettuce and garnish with basil.