Antipasto Salad combines the best ingredients into a huge, delicious, mouthwatering salad. This is perfect to serve to guests or make into a weeknight meal.
You know how much I love appetizers, and my antipasto skewers are one of my very favorites. This delicious salad combines my love of that appetizer with my love of salads into the perfect dish.
Antipasto Salad Ingredients
Here’s a breakdown of ingredients that make an antipasto salad so colorful and packed with so much flavor. Be sure to scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and their measurements.
- Romaine lettuce hearts: Form the crunchy, fresh base of the salad.
- Roasted red bell peppers: You can use store-bought roasted red peppers or roast your own for the salad.
- Cherry tomatoes: Any tomato would work, but juicy cherry tomatoes cut in half add such a great texture to the salad.
- Pepperoncini peppers: These tangy peppers give the salad a kick! You can find them at your grocery store by the pickles and olives.
- Marinated artichoke hearts: Tender and flavorful, marinated artichokes add a Mediterranean twist. Chop them into even, bite-sized pieces.
- Red onion: Adds a sharp, savory crunch.
- Black and green olives: I love the unique flavor each adds to the recipe. Of course, if you don’t like one or the other, you can use more of the one you like. You can use whole olives or dice them.
- Mozzarella balls: Look for “cherry size” mozzarella balls. Creamy and mild, they are the perfect size in this salad!
- Provolone cheese: Sharp and flavorful, cut provolone into cubes or strips to bring a salty, savory bite that pairs perfectly with the meats.
- Genoa salami: Slice into thin strips or small chunks. If you can’t find or don’t like the flavor of salami, you can use prosciutto, pepperoni, or turkey pepperoni.
How to Make Antipasto Salad
Here is a brief overview of how this flavorful salad comes together. For the full recipe, including all ingredients and their measurements, scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Step 1: Chop the Ingredients
Chop the ingredients for the salad into small and uniform pieces. Toss them together in a large bowl.
Step 2: Make the Salad Dressing
We make a delicious antipasto salad dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, dried oregano, dried basil, and black pepper. Serve on the side or add to the salad right before serving.
Dressing for Antipasto Salad
The dressing for this salad is a spin of my homemade Italian Dressing recipe. This vinaigrette so easy to make and has the best flavor that goes so well with the other ingredients. Making your own salad dressing is quick and allows you to control all the flavors and ingredients.
If you make this antipasto salad recipe or any of my other recipes, I’d love to hear how you enjoyed it in the comments!
Antipasto Salad
Ingredients
Chopped Salad
- 2 Romaine hearts chopped small
- 6 ounces roasted red bell peppers diced into 1/2 inch squares
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 1 cup pepperoncini chopped
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
- 1/4 cup black olives
- 1/4 cup green olives
- 4 ounces mozzarella balls
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
- 4 ounces Genoa salami
Dressing
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the ingredients for the salad into small and uniform pieces. Toss to combine in a large serving bowl.
- Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and serve on the side.
Carol says
This salad looks delicious. Being married to an Italian with an all Italian family, had many of these. Thank you. Want to try the Caeser next. My Husband used to make a killer Caeser. Best I ever had. Thank you.
You’re welcome!
Elaine says
I love your recipes. So easy and simple.
Do you have a good quinoa salad with a homemade dressing
I’m so glad to hear that! Yes! I love this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad.
Linda says
Just excellent!! Forgot to take a pic tho. Family wants it again soon. Thank you! Linda
I’m so glad that you liked it!