Best Romaine Antipasto Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipes

SUMMER ANTIPASTO SALAD WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Escape to the Mediterranean with this traditional presentation of fresh vegetables, cured and cooked meats, and cheeses, drizzled with a simple vinaigrette.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups shredded romaine lettuce
8 oz sliced cooked chicken or turkey, cut into bite-sized strips
8 oz sliced salami or summer sausage, cut in half
4 oz sliced mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-sized strips
4 cups fresh cauliflower florets
2 small cucumbers, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, each cut in half and sliced, if desired
2 medium yellow, red or green bell peppers, coarsely chopped (2 cups)

Steps:

In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients.
Arrange lettuce on large serving platter. Arrange chicken, salami, cheese, cauliflower, cucumbers, tomatoes and bell peppers over lettuce. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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

Ingredients

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.)

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PARMESAN VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped

Steps:

Whisk the Parmesan, mustard, vinegar and garlic in a small bowl. Whisk in the oil. Sprinkle the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Toss the lettuce with the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

EVERYTHING ANTIPASTO SALAD

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 small clove garlic, grated with a rasp
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 romaine heart, chopped (about 4 cups)
6 salami slices
6 pieces soppressata, cut into batons
4 thin slices prosciutto, loosely rolled to resemble flowers
1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
8 grape tomatoes, halved
2 marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
8 whole pitted black olives
8 whole pitted green nocellara or Cerignola olives
8 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
6 fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Steps:

For the dressing: Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
For the salad: Place the romaine lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss. Arrange on a platter to make a base for the salad. Artfully place the meats, peppers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and mozzarella balls around the platter. Garnish with the basil leaves and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BALSAMIC DRESSING

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I have been making this salad dressing since it came out in Bon Appetit in 1999. It is fast, easy and makes just the perfect amount

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3-1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil.
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes; rewhisk before using.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 882.7, Fat 96.6, SaturatedFat 13.3, Sodium 227.7, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 1.4