FRESH ANTIPASTO SALAD

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A delicious assortment of vegetables-asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms-are marinated in homemade vinaigrette seasoned with garlic and fresh parsley and oregano.-Lynda Barron, McFarland, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (2-inch pieces)
3 cups quartered fresh mushrooms
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
5 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
1 cup julienned sweet red pepper
1 cup pitted Greek olives
8 pepperoncini, sliced
VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, artichokes, broccoli, cheese, cauliflower, red pepper, olives, pepperoncini and cooked asparagus. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

Jay Cain
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This salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


ngelewa Kobba
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I love the bright colors of this salad.


Johnny Gonzalez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled vegetables.


Sherey Jutt
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I've never made an antipasto salad before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great.


Marc Antoine Altine
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This salad is a bit more work to make than some other salads, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Shakeel Christian
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I'm not usually a fan of antipasto salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful, and the ingredients are all fresh and crisp.


John Tipmai
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This is the perfect salad for a summer party.


Luke Harrison
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I love the combination of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors in this salad.


MD Ato sakib
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to start a meal.


Ismael Muhammad
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I love the simplicity of this salad. The fresh ingredients really shine through.


Nayem Rohaman
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This is my go-to salad for potlucks and picnics. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to transport.


C0lbyy
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Sana atiq
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This antipasto salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so refreshing and light.