Vegan Classic Antipasto Salad

Elevate your appetizer game with this Vegan Classic Antipasto Salad, a vibrant and flavor-packed twist on the traditional antipasto. Bursting with Mediterranean favorites like juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, marinated artichoke hearts, and smoky roasted red peppers, this plant-based salad is perfectly complemented by vegan mozzarella and protein-rich chickpeas. Tossed with fresh baby spinach and a zesty homemade dressing of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect as a chilled starter or a light, refreshing main, this vegan antipasto salad is a crowd-pleasing option for health-conscious eaters and antipasto enthusiasts alike.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 0.5 cup artichoke hearts
• 0.5 cup roasted red peppers
• 0.5 cup vegan mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup canned chickpeas
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by rinsing the cherry tomatoes and slicing them in half. Slice the kalamata olives and chop the artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

2. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove any excess sodium and set them aside.

Step 3

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, chopped artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, chickpeas, and vegan mozzarella cheese.

Step 4

4. Add the baby spinach to the bowl and gently toss all the ingredients to evenly distribute the vegetables and chickpeas.

Step 5

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

6. Pour the dressing over the salad and use salad tongs or clean hands to mix everything until the dressing is well integrated with the salad ingredients.

Step 7

7. Allow the salad to marinate for at least 10 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Step 8

8. Serve the Vegan Classic Antipasto Salad chilled or at room temperature, as an appetizer or a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(981.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1322.2

Total Fat 97.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4274.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.1g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 21.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 974.4mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1325.0mg	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: 69.2%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 24.2%