Best 8 Salad Bar Antipasto Recipes

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Salad bar antipasto is a delightful appetizer or light meal that combines the vibrant flavors and textures of an array of cured meats, vegetables, cheeses, and dressings. With its origins in the Mediterranean, this dish is known for its versatility, making it a popular choice for entertaining or everyday dining. Whether you prefer a classic combination of meats and cheeses or a more adventurous mix of ingredients, crafting the perfect salad bar antipasto requires careful consideration of flavors, textures, and presentation.

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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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

SALAD BAR ANTIPASTO



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Make and share this Salad Bar Antipasto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yooper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time P1D

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 medium tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small summer squash, sliced
1 cup cauliflower floret
1 cup broccoli floret
1 small cucumber, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium green pepper, cut into bite size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package sliced salami, cut into bite size pieces
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/2 small red onion, sliced and seperated into rings
1/2 cup pimento stuffed olive
1/2 cup pepperoncini pepper (pickle section of supermarket)
1 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
1 dash basil
1 dash oregano
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine and seal all ingredients in a large heavy plastic bag, except for the Parmesan cheese.
  • Seal the bag and refrigerate for 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
  • Turn out into a large serving bowl.
  • Top with the Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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 PLATTER



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This salad is made for nights when it's just too hot to cook. I used to work in a pizza and sub shop, where this platter was the most popular. -Webbie Carvajal, Alpine, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 jar (10 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered
8 cups shredded lettuce
10 to 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ham, olives and pepperoni. On a platter or individual salad plates, arrange the lettuce, olive mixture and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 1830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

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 COLD PASTA SALAD



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This recipe is great for serving crowds, and can be made with minimal effort and expense if you source your ingredients from the "dollar store." Equally good on a hot summer's day as on Superbowl Sunday. For best results, make a day ahead and refrigerate prior to serving, so the flavors meld. If made in quantities as posted, you will need two 9"x13" aluminum cake pans for serving.

Provided by sarikat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (12 ounce) boxes tri-color spiral pasta
1 (16 ounce) bottle zesty Italian salad dressing
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces
8 ounces bar colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 large yellow onion
1 (3 1/2 ounce) bag sun-dried tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) jar pimiento
2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages pepperoni

Steps:

  • Cook pasta to al dente firmness according to package instructions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water, then transfer to very large mixing bowl.
  • Mince yellow onion and transfer to mixing bowl.
  • Drain mushroom pieces and transfer to mixing bowl.
  • Drain olives, slice finely, and transfer to mixing bowl.
  • Cut pepperoni in half and transfer to mixing bowl; be sure to separate pieces if needed.
  • Cut bar cheese into little cubes no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
  • Cut sun dried tomatoes into little pieces no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
  • Drain roasted red pepper slices and cut them into little pieces no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
  • Pour entire bottle of zesty Italian dressing into mixing bowl and mix ingredients thoroughly before refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 651.4, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.8

ANTIPASTO SALAD



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For satisfying lunch that's quick to prepare, try this salad that features all the flavors of antipasto with a base of baby spinach and pasta shells.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 ounces small pasta shells
3 ounces bocconcini (bite-size fresh mozzarella balls), halved, or regular fresh mozzarella, cut up
1 ounce thinly sliced pepperoni
1/3 cup Kalamata or green olives, pitted and halved
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), sliced
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
4 cups baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking; set aside.
  • In an airtight container, combine bocconcini, pepperoni, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, oil, and Italian seasoning; season antipasto with salt and pepper. In a separate airtight container, combine cooled pasta and spinach. Refrigerate antipasto and pasta mixture up to overnight. To serve, toss all ingredients together.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, seasonal produce. This will ensure that your salad is as flavorful and nutritious as possible.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are endless possibilities when it comes to salad, so don't be afraid to try new combinations of flavors and textures.
  • Make sure to use a variety of colors in your salad. This will make it more visually appealing and add more nutrients.
  • Don't overdress your salad. A light dressing will help to enhance the flavors of the ingredients without overpowering them.
  • Make your salad ahead of time. This will save you time on busy weeknights, and it will also allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

A salad bar antipasto is a great way to enjoy a healthy and delicious meal. With so many different ingredients to choose from, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a salad that is perfect for you. So next time you're looking for a quick, easy, and healthy meal, be sure to try a salad bar antipasto.

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