Heart-Healthy Classic Antipasto Salad

Savor the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Heart-Healthy Classic Antipasto Salad, a wholesome twist on the traditional Italian favorite. Packed with fresh mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy artichoke hearts, this nutrient-rich dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The addition of lean turkey breast and reduced-fat mozzarella provides a satisfying boost of protein, while Kalamata olives and a zesty homemade olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing lend the perfect touch of savory flair. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, dinner side, or crowd-pleasing party dish. Keep your meals deliciously heart-smart with this colorful, balanced recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 cup Artichoke Hearts, canned and drained
• 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
• 0.5 cup Reduced-fat Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
• 4 oz Lean Turkey Breast, cooked and sliced
• 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by preparing the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and cut the red bell pepper into thin strips.

Step 2

2. In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, and sliced turkey breast.

Step 3

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, black pepper, and salt to create the dressing.

Step 4

4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 5

5. Gently toss the salad to ensure the dressing coats all the components evenly.

Step 6

6. Serve the antipasto salad immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1273.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1422.7

Total Fat 96.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 157.5mg	0%
Sodium 3791.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 79.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1228.0mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 2408.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 18.8%