Name: Antipasto Salad
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces salami, diced; 5 ounces pepperoni, mini or diced; 2 jars of olives, I used black and a green; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, 12 ounces; 1 cup diced pepper jack cheese, into cubes; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced into cubes; 1/2 cup banana peppers, I used jar but could slice fresh; Parsley, optional; 1 head of lettuce, I used romaine but any works; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Salt and Pepper to Taste

Antipasto salad is loaded with sliced salami, pepperoni, artichoke hearts, two kinds of cheese, banana peppers, and a homemade dressing. Serve up this antipasto salad recipe for dinner.

Light, a summer-inspired salad that is loaded with toppings, and a homemade dressing that brings this salad together.

Whether you bring this recipe to your next potluck, or serve it up for dinner or a dinner side. It is loaded with tons of flavor so it is anything but bland.

An Italian salad with salami and more is going to satisfy your salad cravings with one single bite.

antipasto salad on a platter and plate behind it

Why Make This Antipasto Salad…

Easy
Simple Ingredients
Full of Flavor
Light and Refreshing
Homemade Dressing

Ingredients Needed

Salami
Pepperoni
Diced cherry tomatoes
Onions
Banana Peppers
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Olives
Green Salad
Mozzarella and Pepperjack Cheese
Homemade Dressing

How To Make

Step 1: First you will start by prepping all your ingredients. Washing your lettuce slicing veggies, opening up cans of olives, and dicing up cheese.

Step 2: Then in a mason jar or bowl whip up your homemade salad dressing.

Step 3: Once your salad is prepped and dressing you just need to assemble. Pour over your salad, toss and dive in fork first.

What Are Some Dinner Ideas To Pair With This Salad

Honey Garlic Chicken
Lobster Rolls
Cajun Chicken Pasta Crockpot
Fried Pork Chops
Tuscan Chicken Alfredo

bowl of lettuce with other salad ingredients around it

Can we Swap Out Vegetables In This Green Salad

Absolutely! Swap out veggies for bell peppers, fresh mushrooms or marinated mushrooms, and more. Get creative for and use what you have in your pantry or what you prefer on flavor.

How Long Will Salad Dressing Store

If you want to make your dressing in advance it will store for about 1 week in the fridge. You can whip it up in a mason jar, seal, and store in the fridge until ready.

Give a good shake and then drizzle over your salad.

Expert Tips and Variations

Change up the cubed cheese you use. We wanted to use two kinds but feel free to use the variety of cheese you like.
Toss in some roasted red peppers.
We used a mix of salami and pepperoni, but you can do one or the other.
Use store bought dressing instead of homemade if you prefer.

Practical notes

What is an antipasto salad?

Antipasto is considered a first course in an Italian dinner. You will find that you can serve this as a starter to a meal or a full-on salad for lunch or dinner.

Why is it called antipasto salad?

It is called this as this salad is generally served before you serve up a pasta recipe. Try our u003ca href=u0022 shrimp pastau003c/au003e. It is derived from the Latin words that means before a meal.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eBut if you are wondering do you actually have to serve before a meal, the answer is no. You are welcome to eat it as a meal or side dish. There is no wrong time to serve up this chopped antipasto salad.

Best lettuce to use in a salad?

Honestly, you can use any of your usual lettuce varieties. From a classic iceberg to romaine. Or even do a mix with some spinach leaves for added nutrients if you would like.u003cbru003eYou are welcome to use any of your favorites or buy a blend to use. We just sliced ours up and rinsed it but feel free to use what you have or enjoy.

What is a lettuce knife?

Have you heard of a u003ca rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022 href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022u003elettuce knifeu003c/au003e? This is a fantastic plastic knife that is meant to cut all types of lettuce.u003cbru003eUsing this special knife it will prevent your lettuce from browning, which is different than say a classic stainless steel knife.u003cbru003eYou don’t have to have one of these, but it will help preserve your salad if you make it in advance or want to save the leftovers.

Ingredients

Makes 10 servings

Salad Ingredients

5 ounces salami, diced
5 ounces pepperoni, mini or diced
2 jars of olives, I used black and a green
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 jar marinated artichoke hearts, 12 ounces
1 cup diced pepper jack cheese, into cubes
1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced into cubes
1/2 cup banana peppers, I used jar but could slice fresh
Parsley, optional
1 head of lettuce, I used romaine but any works

Dressing Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Method

Start by preparing your dressing in a bowl or mason jar. Add in your oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Stir or shake until well combined. Taste to see if you need more salt or pepper. Set aside.
Now you will work on prepping your cheese, veggies, and meat. Then begin to assemble your antipasto salad.
Start by adding your lettuce to the bottom. Then add meat followed by cheese, artichoke hearts, peppers, tomatoes, olives, and parsley.
Now Drizzle with homemade dressing and serve your fresh antipasto salad.

Kitchen notes

If you plan to save some, don’t pour dressing directly on the salad mix. Pour on each plate as the dressing will wilt the lettuce faster. We used a mix of cheese but feel free to use one variety of cheese. Add in some roasted red peppers. Any style of tomatoes works in this if you are a fan of tomatoes. If you don’t want to use homemade dressing feel free to use your favorite store-bought dressing.