ANTIPASTO SPINACH SALAD

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A jazzed-up Italian dressing tops off this fresh-tasting medley. With lots of red and green color, this is a festive starter for your Christmas feast.-Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon dried currants
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
6 cups fresh baby spinach
2 cups torn radicchio leaves
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 pound hard salami, finely chopped
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until heated through., In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, radicchio, beans, artichokes, onion, salami, mozzarella, pepper and parsley. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 646mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.