Zesty Italian Antipasto Salad Bowl
This colorful, tangy, and savory antipasto salad is packed with cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, and a bold vinaigrette—perfect for a refreshing lunch, appetizer, or side to your favorite pasta dish.
🧂 Ingredients (Serves 4):
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, halved
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup black or Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup cubed provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella or bocconcini balls
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1/4 lb sliced salami or pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 lb prosciutto or capicola, torn into pieces
🥗 For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Make the Dressing:
🥄 In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well emulsified.
2️⃣ Assemble the Salad Base:
🥬 In a large mixing bowl or serving platter, spread out the chopped romaine or mixed greens as your base.
3️⃣ Add the Antipasto Toppings:
🍅 Scatter the artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, pepperoncini, olives, provolone, mozzarella, and grated Parmigiano over the greens.
4️⃣ Top with Meats:
🥓 Add the chopped salami and torn prosciutto or capicola evenly across the salad for salty, savory richness.
5️⃣ Dress and Serve:
🥗 Drizzle the dressing over the top just before serving and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately and enjoy with crusty Italian bread.
📦 Amazon Must-Haves to Help You Create the Best Italian Antipasto Salad
- 🥗 Large Wooden Salad Bowl – A spacious and stylish bowl perfect for tossing and serving your antipasto
- 🧂 Olive Oil Dispenser Bottle – Keeps your extra virgin olive oil fresh, with a controlled pour every time
- 🔪 Professional Chef Knife – Makes slicing meats, cheeses, and vegetables effortless and precise
- 🫙 Salad Dressing Shaker – Mix and store your homemade vinaigrette mess-free
- 🫒 Mediterranean Olive Sampler – Bring bold, briny flavor straight from the Mediterranean
- 🧀 Cheese Board Set – Present your antipasto elements with elegance and flair
💡 Helpful Tip:
Customize your antipasto salad with other Italian classics like marinated mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, or even grilled zucchini for added texture and flavor.