Mom's Antipasto Salad

Bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors, Mom’s Antipasto Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Crisp romaine lettuce is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives, while marinated artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers add a deliciously briny depth. The star of this salad is its savory mix of thinly sliced salami, prosciutto, and creamy mozzarella balls, topped with a sprinkle of shaved Parmesan cheese for a luxurious finish. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette with red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, this no-cook, 20-minute recipe is a crowd-pleaser that doubles as a hearty appetizer or a light main course. Perfect for those who love Italian-inspired recipes, this antipasto salad is a flavorful centerpiece for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion
• 0.75 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 cup Artichoke hearts (marinated)
• 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers (sliced)
• 4 ounces Salami (thinly sliced and chopped)
• 3 ounces Prosciutto (thinly sliced and chopped)
• 1 cup Mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (shaved)
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, peel and slice the cucumber into half-moons, and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Drain the Kalamata olives and marinated artichoke hearts. Chop the artichoke hearts into smaller pieces if necessary. Add them to the bowl along with the roasted red peppers.

Step 4

Chop the salami and prosciutto into bite-sized pieces and scatter them over the salad.

Step 5

Add the mozzarella balls and shaved Parmesan cheese to the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2176.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2916.4

Total Fat 230.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 329.1mg	0%
Sodium 9811.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 126.2g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 2139.5mg	0%
Iron 19.8mg	0%
Potassium 3685.5mg	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: 69.7%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 13.3%