Italian Antipasto Salad
Italian Antipasto Salad is a big chopped salad made with salami, soppressata, ham, provolone, romaine, and radicchio. Tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, it’s colorful, fresh, and filling. Serve as a full dinner or a simple side. This salad also works well for potlucks, buffets, or game day spreads.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ¼ pound soppressata diced
- ¼ pound Genoa salami diced
- ¼ pound tavern ham, prosciutto, or mortadella, diced
- ¼ pound provolone diced
- ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts
- ½ cup roasted peppers sliced
- 2 romaine hearts chopped
- ½ head radicchio chopped
- ½ cup green or black olives sliced
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar (omit if on keto or low-carb diet)
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking until the dressing is smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Dice the salami, soppressata, ham, and provolone into cubes.
- Rinse and dry the romaine, then cut across into 1-inch strips. Place in a large salad bowl.
- Slice the radicchio in half, remove the core, place flat side down, and cut into 1-inch strips. Toss with the romaine.
- Arrange the diced meats, cheese, tomatoes, onions, olives, and artichokes over the greens.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve with balsamic vinaigrette on the side.
Notes
For The Deli Meat and Cheese
Ask the deli counter to cut the meats and cheese into thick, ½-inch slices. Cube the slices into bite-size pieces for the salad.
Storage
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Keep the dressing separate if you plan to store ahead, otherwise the lettuce will soften.
- Crusty Italian bread, bruschetta, or garlic knots
- A bowl of minestrone or tomato basil soup
- A side of pasta with marinara
- A glass of Chianti or sparkling water with lemon
Nutrition
Calories: 731kcalCarbohydrates: 11.7gProtein: 28gTotal Fat: 63.7gSaturated Fat: 17.7gCholesterol: 81.9mgSodium: 2618.6mgPotassium: 592.8mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5.5gNet Carbohydrates: 8.7g
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