Best 8 Antipasto Salad Ii Recipes

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If you're looking for a tantalizing and refreshing salad that truly captures the spirit of Italian cuisine, look no further than Antipasto Salad II. This culinary masterpiece is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, cured meats, and flavorful cheeses, all harmoniously blended together to create an explosion of flavors and textures. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or preparing a special meal, this vibrant salad is sure to impress with its colorful presentation and delectable taste.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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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Categories     Vegetables     Italian     Salad     Mushrooms     Tomatoes     Cucumber

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 30

mushrooms
artichoke hearts
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
red wine
basil
oregano
salt
black pepper
romaine lettuce
english cucumber
celery stalks
tomatoes
scallions, spring or green onions
radishes
mushrooms
artichoke hearts
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
red wine
basil
oregano
salt
black pepper
romaine lettuce
english cucumber
celery stalks
tomatoes
scallions, spring or green onions
radishes

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olive oil, vinegar, wine, basil, oregano, salt, pepper. Toss, set aside & let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Arrange chopped lettuce on a large platter, strain mushrooms & artichokes from the marinade & place in centre of lettuce. Arrange remainingvegetables around centre. Drizzle remaining marinade over antipasto & serve.

Nutrition Facts :

ANTIPASTO SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Calabrian chile paste, crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 small shallot, minced
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 romaine heart, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
1/4 pound provolone, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/4 pound Genoa salami, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons pickled pepperoncini, sliced
3 tablespoons pickled cherry peppers, sliced

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, chile paste, Italian seasoning, shallot and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Pour into a cruet and shake.
  • For the salad: Combine the radishes, celery, romaine, iceberg, provolone, salami, tomatoes, pepperoncini and cherry peppers in a large salad bowl. Toss with the vinaigrette and serve immediately.

ANTIPASTO SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 pound Genoa salami, ask for it in 1 chunk at deli counter, diced
2 cups pickled hot vegetable salad, Giardiniera, coarsely chopped*
12 pitted black olives, coarsely chopped, such as kalamata
12 jumbo green olives, pitted, coarsely chopped
1 small jar, 8 ounces, roasted red peppers, drained and diced
1 small jar, 6 ounces, marinated artichoke hearts, drained
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, eyeball it
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine lettuce, salami, chopped hot pickled vegetables, olives, red peppers and artichoke hearts. Drizzle vinegar and oil over the salad. Toss salad and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

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

QUICK ANTIPASTO SALAD



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I always told my sister, Karen, I'd marry a cowboy-and I did! Patrick and I had a festive farm-style wedding. My mother prepared all the side dishes, including this tongue-tingling salad. -Kendra Waterbury, East Thetford, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (16 ounces each) spiral pasta
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, halved
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
Dressing:
2 cups olive oil
1-1/2 cups lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, beans, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms and peppers. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Just before serving, stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ANTIPASTO SALAD



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I received the recipe for this cool antipasto salad from longtime friends. A pleasant dressing complements the meats, veggies and cheese, making this colorful combination popular any time of year. -Brenda Novak, New Holland, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed
4 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered
4 ounces hard salami, cubed
1 medium green pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, pepperoni, salami, green pepper, celery, onion and tomatoes. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your salad will taste. Look for crisp vegetables, firm cheese, and flavorful cured meats.
  • Don't overcrowd the salad: Antipasto salad is a hearty dish, so it's important not to overcrowd the salad bowl. Otherwise, the ingredients will become soggy and the salad will be difficult to eat.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: Antipasto salad is a visually appealing dish, so it's important to use a variety of colors and textures. This will make the salad more inviting and appetizing.
  • Don't overdress the salad: Antipasto salad is a flavorful dish, so you don't need to use a lot of dressing. A light vinaigrette or olive oil dressing is all you need to enhance the flavors of the ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Antipasto salad is best served immediately after it is made. This will prevent the ingredients from becoming soggy and the salad from losing its freshness.

Conclusion:

Antipasto salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover ingredients and it is also a healthy and nutritious meal. With its variety of colors, textures, and flavors, antipasto salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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