Description
Antipasto salad is a vibrant and flavorful Italian dish that combines fresh ingredients, including mixed greens, salami, provolone cheese, and a tangy basil pesto dressing. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this salad is not just a side dish; it’s a delightful centerpiece that will have everyone coming back for more. With its rich flavors and colorful presentation, antipasto salad brings the essence of Italian cuisine right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine and arugula)
- 6 oz salami, sliced
- 4 oz provolone cheese, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup basil pesto dressing
Instructions
- Rinse mixed greens under cold water and dry using a salad spinner. Place them in a large salad bowl.
- Slice salami into bite-sized pieces and add to the bowl.
- Cube provolone cheese and add to the salad.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and toss them in with the other ingredients.
- Drain Kalamata olives and marinated artichokes before adding them to the mix.
- Thinly slice red onion and soak in cold water for a few minutes before adding to the salad.
- Drizzle basil pesto dressing over the salad and toss everything together gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg