Antipasta

 

Elevate your taste buds with this vibrant antipasto salad, brimming with savory Italian meats, creamy cheeses, and fresh veggies—all drizzled in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish!  

Ingredients

For the salad:

6 cups of mixed green salad

Rolled salami 4 slices

Rolled Ham  4 slices

Rolled prosciutto 4 slices

Rolled Provolone Cheese 4 slices

1/4 cup olives I used kalamata

1/2 cup roasted red peppers, coarsely chopped (jarred or homemade)

1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts drained

4-6 marinated mozzarella balls drained

4-6 small pepperoncini peppers

optional garnish: chopped parsley

For the dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Optional

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the dressing: Place all the salad dressing ingredients in a jar and shake until thoroughly combined. Set aside.

Place the lettuce in a large bowl; toss with half of the dressing.

Arrange the meats, cheese, olives and vegetables on top of the greens.

Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and serve. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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