Italian Antipasto Salad

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 romaine lettuce heart, chopped
• 3 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers
• 1/2 cup Kalamata or black olives
• 1 cup mozzarella pearls or diced fresh mozzarella
• 4 oz salami, sliced into strips
• 4 oz ham or prosciutto, torn into pieces
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Italian Dressing

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the vegetables
   • Wash and chop the lettuce and vegetables.
2. Arrange the salad
   • In a large serving bowl or platter, layer lettuce and greens.
   • Top with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, roasted peppers, olives, and pepperoncini.
3. Add meats and cheese
   • Arrange salami, ham/prosciutto, mozzarella, and Parmesan over the salad.
4. Make the dressing
   • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
5. Serve
   • Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss lightly.

Optional Add-Ins

• Artichoke hearts
• Chickpeas
• Sun-dried tomatoes
• Croutons
• Fresh basil

Serving Suggestions

Perfect for:

• Lunch or dinner
• Potlucks and picnics
• Summer gatherings
• Low-carb meals

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4–6