Description
This Homemade Antipasto Salad is a vibrant, flavorful Italian-inspired dish that combines crunchy romaine lettuce, savory salami, creamy mozzarella, sharp provolone, and marinated vegetables. Perfect as a quick lunch or a side salad, it’s dressed with zesty Italian dressing and seasoned with salt and pepper for a delightful balance of tastes and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 4 oz hard salami, cut into ½” cubes
- 4 oz small mozzarella cheese balls
- 4 oz sharp provolone cheese, cut into ½” cubes
Vegetables & Extras
- ½ cup canned roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- ½ cup canned sliced black olives, drained
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Dressing & Seasoning
- ¼ cup Italian dressing
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables and Ingredients: Chop the romaine lettuce, cube the salami and provolone cheese, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the roasted red peppers and fresh basil. Drain the marinated artichoke hearts, black olives, and mozzarella cheese balls to ensure freshness and correct consistency for the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cubed salami, mozzarella balls, cubed provolone, roasted red peppers, sliced black olives, marinated artichoke hearts, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped basil, mixing gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Add Dressing and Season: Drizzle the Italian dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the antipasto salad cold or at room temperature for optimal flavor. Transfer to a serving bowl or individual plates and enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture experience.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh romaine lettuce and high-quality cheeses and meats to enhance the flavors.
- You can customize the salad by adding pepperoncini or sliced cucumbers for extra crunch and flavor.
- This salad is great for meal prepping; keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
- Adjust the amount of Italian dressing based on your preference for a lighter or more robust flavor.
