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Fresh Cold Antipasto Salad

Rose
A vibrant, Italian-inspired salad featuring savory cured meats, creamy cheeses, tangy vegetables, and briny olives. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 cups
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • cutting board
  • chef’s knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • refrigerator

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Genoa salami, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 oz sopressata or hard salami, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 oz sharp provolone cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 14 oz can artichokes, drained and chopped
  • 0.5 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, sliced and drained
  • 0.5 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
  • 0.25 cup pitted green olives, chopped
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, torn (added before serving)

Instructions
 

  • Chop all the meats, cheeses, and vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Drain the canned artichokes and roasted red peppers thoroughly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the salami, sopressata, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes. Add the roasted red peppers along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice. Fold in both types of olives.
  • Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the mixture. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
  • Just before serving, tear fresh basil leaves and fold them into the salad for a bright, aromatic finish.

Notes

Make-ahead friendly: flavors improve after chilling. Meat-free or cheese-free substitutions possible. Add extra herbs or vegetables for flavor boosts.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword antipasto salad, cold salad, Italian salad, make-ahead salad, summer salad
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