🥗 Antipasto salad
Antipasto salad is a vibrant Italian-inspired salad featuring a mix of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables. It’s typically served as a starter or light meal and can be customized with your favorite antipasto ingredients.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup Cured meats (salami, pepperoni, or prosciutto), sliced
- 1 cup Cheese cubes (mozzarella, provolone, or cheddar)
- ½ cup Marinated vegetables (artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, mushrooms)
- ½ cup Olives (green or black, pitted)
- 1–2 cups Mixed salad greens (optional for a lighter salad)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
- Combine ingredients
- In a large salad bowl, combine cured meats, cheese, olives, and marinated vegetables. Add salad greens if using.
- Make dressing
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and serve
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
🌟 Tips
- Customize your salad: Add cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, or sliced red onions for extra flavor.
- Make ahead: Marinated vegetables and cured meats can be prepped a day ahead to let flavors meld.
- Serving size: Great for a party platter or as a side dish for an Italian meal.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve with Crusty bread or Garlic bread.
- Pair with Pasta or Soup for a complete meal.
- Can also be skewered as antipasto kabobs for entertaining.
✅ Fun fact: Antipasto means “before the meal” in Italian, and this salad reflects the traditional Italian practice of serving a variety of flavors—salty, tangy, and savory—at the start of a meal.
I can also provide:
- A hearty antipasto salad with roasted vegetables and fresh mozzarella
- Quick antipasto skewers for parties
- Low-carb version with extra greens and fewer cured meats
