Description
A vibrant and colorful antipasto salad packed with flavors of Italy, featuring fresh vegetables, hearty meats, and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce, torn
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1 Cucumber, sliced
- 1 small Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives
- 1/2 cup Pepperoni or Salami
- 1 cup Mozzarella Balls
- 1 cup Artichoke Hearts
- Fresh Basil, for garnish
- Your favorite vinaigrette
Instructions
- Start with fresh greens: Tear Romaine Lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Prep the veggies: Wash Cherry Tomatoes and Cucumber; halve Tomatoes and slice Cucumber.
- Add the aromatics: Slice Red Onion into thin slivers.
- Layer the goodies: In a large bowl, layer Lettuce, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, and Onion.
- Incorporate the proteins: Add Pepperoni or Salami, followed by Mozzarella Balls and Artichoke Hearts.
- Sprinkle with Kalamata Olives over the top.
- Toss the dressing on top of the salad.
- Toss it all together gently to coat the ingredients with dressing.
- Garnish with fresh Basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
This salad is highly adaptable; feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability and personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: antipasto salad, Italian salad, fresh salad, easy salad recipe, colorful salad