ANTIPASTO SALAD WITH BASIL DRESSING

Antipasto Salad with Basil Dressing image

"Serve this as an appetizer, side salad or a light meal. It's perfect for a family gathering or romantic picnic for two." - Hunter Marlo of Blacksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) torn mixed salad greens
6 thin slices hard salami, quartered
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 large sweet red pepper, sliced
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup salad croutons
BASIL SALAD DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
5 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 3-1/2-qt. glass bowl, layer the first 10 ingredients in order listed. Cover and chill until serving. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Just before serving, pour over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 29g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.