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Antipasto Easy Salad: Fresh Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

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Antipasto Easy Salad is a fresh Italian-inspired chopped salad loaded with crisp lettuce, savory salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, olives, fresh vegetables, and a zesty homemade Italian dressing. It’s perfect for quick lunches, healthy dinners, meal prep, or potlucks.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad

Ingredients

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  • For the Salad:
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 3 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 4 ounces sliced salami
  • 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Garnishes:
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil
  • Croutons
  • Roasted red peppers
  • Artichoke hearts
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Slice the salami and pepperoni if necessary and drain the mozzarella pearls.
  3. Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Add the lettuce, greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, pepperoncini, mozzarella, salami, and pepperoni to a large bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad.
  6. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  7. Garnish with Parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, or croutons if desired.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Keep the dressing separate until serving for the freshest texture.
  • Use chilled ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Customize with grilled chicken, chickpeas, or pasta.
  • Fresh basil adds extra Italian flavor.
  • Store undressed salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Use high-quality olive oil for the dressing.
  • Cut ingredients into bite-sized pieces for easy serving.
  • Perfect for meal prep and entertaining.

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