Best 7 Antipasto Dinner Salad Recipes

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In this culinary adventure, we embark on a delectable journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect Antipasto Dinner Salad. This vibrant dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, where cured meats, tangy cheeses, marinated vegetables, and crisp greens harmoniously unite to create a delightful dining experience. As we delve into this culinary exploration, we'll uncover the essential components and techniques needed to elevate your Antipasto Dinner Salad from ordinary to extraordinary. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests with this culinary masterpiece.

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ANTIPASTO SALAD RECIPE



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An Antipasto salad is filled with sliced meats, soft cheeses, green and black olives with bright red cherry tomatoes that is simple to toss together and enjoy in a homemade light lemon olive oil dressing. This is an Italian salad that everyone loves!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups romaine (chopped)
1/2 cup green olives (halved)
1/2 cup medium black olives
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 cup mini pepperoni
1/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers (chopped)
8 ounce Genoa Salami (cut into bite sized pieces)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese balls
13 ounce artichoke hearts (quartered)
8 ounces provolone cheese (cut into bite size pieces)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl add the romaine, olives, tomatoes, pepperoni, red peppers, salami, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and provolone.
  • To make the lemon olive oil dressing: In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Pour over the solid and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 1518 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ANTIPASTO SALAD II



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After searching for a recipe for an antipasto salad that I had envisioned in my head, I gave up and just decided to create one myself. I made this dish for a party and everyone couldn't stop talking about it. The ratio of meat/cheese to veggies can be adjusted to taste.

Provided by Katie Greco

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces Genoa salami, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces sopressata or other hard salami, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
2 large tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
½ (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
½ cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives
¼ cup pitted and chopped green olives
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the Genoa and sopressata salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice.
  • Mix in the chopped olives. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, followed by the red wine vinegar and black pepper. Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
  • Tear the fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad just before serving. Mix thoroughly and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1783.5 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

HOMEMADE ANTIPASTO SALAD



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This colorful antipasto salad is a tasty crowd-pleaser. Guests love the homemade dressing, which is a nice change from bottled Italian. - Linda Harrington, Windham, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 50 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (1 pound each) spiral pasta
4 to 5 large tomatoes, chopped
3 large onions, chopped
2 large green peppers, chopped
2 cans (15 to 16 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami, julienned
1 pound sliced pepperoni, julienned
1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
1 cup pitted ripe olives, halved
DRESSING:
1 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups olive oil

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. In several large bowls, combine pasta with next 8 ingredients., For dressing, pulse vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ANTIPASTO DINNER SALAD



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Bring a touch of Italy to the dinner table with this delicious pasta salad bursting with cheese, salami, eggs and tomatoes - ready in just 15 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pints (4 cups) deli vinaigrette-style pasta salad with vegetables
1/2 lb Cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 lb hard salami, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix pasta salad, cheese and salami.
  • Garnish salad with eggs, tomato and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 210 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2000 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

ANTIPASTO SALAD



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This is always a hit for summer picnics.

Provided by It's A New Day

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
6 ounces macaroni
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups broccoli florets
4 ounces sliced pepperoni sausage
10 cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • In large bowl, stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, and salt and pepper. Toss with warm macaroni to coat well. Toss with Parmesan. Cover, and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
  • Add broccoli, pepperoni, and tomatoes; toss well. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 820.7 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

EVERYTHING ANTIPASTO SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1/2 small clove garlic, grated with a rasp
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 romaine heart, chopped (about 4 cups)
6 salami slices
6 pieces soppressata, cut into batons
4 thin slices prosciutto, loosely rolled to resemble flowers
1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
8 grape tomatoes, halved
2 marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
8 whole pitted black olives
8 whole pitted green nocellara or Cerignola olives
8 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
6 fresh basil leaves
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

Steps:

  • For the dressing: Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the salad: Place the romaine lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss. Arrange on a platter to make a base for the salad. Artfully place the meats, peppers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and mozzarella balls around the platter. Garnish with the basil leaves and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.

ANTIPASTI DINNER SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 large cloves garlic, smashed
8 slices rustic Italian bread
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper
1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
6 ounces deli-sliced hard salami or soppressata, cut into strips
10 to 15 fresh basil leaves, sliced if large
8 ounces small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
20 cured black olives (such as kalamata or nicoise), pitted and halved
2 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to high; add the bread in batches and toast until golden on both sides. Set aside and season with salt.
  • Whisk the vinegar, the remaining 5 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add the radicchio, celery, salami, basil, mozzarella and olives; toss to coat.
  • Place 1 romaine half on each plate. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the salad onto each wedge, drizzling any remaining dressing on top; serve with the toasts.

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: Save time by cutting vegetables and making the vinaigrette dressing in advance.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Use the freshest vegetables and herbs for the best flavor.
  • Variety of Greens: Mix and match different types of greens for a colorful and nutritious salad.
  • Don't Overdress: Add the dressing just before serving to prevent the salad from getting soggy.
  • Temperature Matters: Serve the salad at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

An Antipasto Dinner Salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course. With its combination of fresh vegetables, savory meats, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends. Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your preferences and dietary needs. Enjoy this flavorful and satisfying salad as part of a healthy and balanced meal.

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