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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

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.)

ANTIPASTI CHOPPED SALAD



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Turn all the best parts of an antipasto platter into one big dinner salad-no cooking required.

Categories     weeknight meals     dinner     main dish     salad

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head romaine lettuce
1/2 small head radicchio
1/2 c. pepperoncini, plus 3 tablespoons brine
1/2 c. roasted red peppers
1 lb. bocconcini, quartered
1 1/2 c. marinated artichoke hearts, drained
8 oz. provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
8 oz. deli-sliced salami, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz. sliced pepperoni, quartered
1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 c. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. olive oil
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Chop the romaine and radicchio and combine in a large bowl. Finely chop the pepperoncini and roasted red peppers and add to the bowl.
  • Add the bocconcini, artichoke hearts, provolone, salami, pepperoni, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the bowl.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, pepperoncini brine, the remaining ΒΌ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until combined.
  • Toss the salad, then pour in the dressing and toss again. Serve with bread.

SUPER ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD



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Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial chop salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli and chop it all up so you can get a bit of everything in each bite. -Kim Molina, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups torn romaine
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
5 slices deli ham, chopped
5 thin slices hard salami, chopped
5 slices pepperoni, chopped
3 slices provolone cheese, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pepperoncini, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with pepperoncini, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ANTIPASTI CHOPPED SALAD



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Provided by Claire Robinson

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 heart romaine, chopped into bite-sized pieces, about 6 cups
6 ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
1 (4-ounce) piece sweet or spicy salami, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
12 ounces jarred marinated artichokes, drained and chopped, liquid from the jar reserved
10 to 12 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the lettuce, cheese, salami and artichokes in a mixing bowl and toss well. Drizzle just enough liquid from the artichoke jar to lightly moisten the salad; add the basil, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
  • Transfer the salad to a platter and serve immediately or chill and serve within 2 hours.

CHOPPED ANTIPASTO SALAD



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This chopped antipasto salad is crisp, fresh, and overflowing with bold flavors. It serves well on its own or as a side salad. Recipe yields 6 side servings or 3 to 4 meal-sized servings.

Provided by Katya

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-3 heads romaine lettuce, chopped (12 ounces)
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
3/4 cup Genoa salami, cut into strips
1/2 cup feta cheese
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the salad ingredients together and set aside.
  • In a small bowl or a liquid measuring cup, whisk together all of the vinaigrette ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Taste, and adjust - add more honey if the mixture tastes too acidic, or more lemon juice if it's not acidic enough. If the mixture is overall too bold for your liking, dilute it with a splash of olive oil, or if it's just not quite right yet, add more salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Sugar 6.6 g, Sodium 463 mg, Fat 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 9.4 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg

THE BEST CHOPPED ANTIPASTO SALAD



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This is my Copy Cat version of Bucca di Beppo's Antipasto salad. I make it often.....for home and away.

Provided by Janice Splaha

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 oz iceberg lettuce
1 oz pepperoni, diced
1 oz dry salami, diced
1 medium red onion, diced
1 oz provolone cheese, diced
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 cucumber, diced
1 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1 oz feta cheese, crumbled
3 whole pepperoncinis
2 whole black olives
2 whole green olives
4 oz prepared italian dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Mix the ingredients except the Whole Pepperoncinis, Black Olives, Green Olives and Italian Dressing.
  • 2. Just before serving add the dressing and top with the pepperoncini, and olives.

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