Irresistible Antipasto Salad Recipe: A Flavorful Italian Appetizer

Name: Irresistible Antipasto Salad Recipe: A Flavorful Italian Appetizer
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients: 8 ounces Genoa salami, cut into bite-size pieces; 8 ounces sopressata or other hard salami, cut into bite-size pieces; 8 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cut into bite-size pieces; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 large tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, drained and cut into bite-size pieces; 0.5 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers; 0.5 cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata olives; 0.25 cup pitted and chopped green olives; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; freshly-ground black pepper, to taste; 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves

Craving a vibrant and effortless antipasto salad? Look no further! After a fruitless search for my ideal recipe, I decided to craft my own. This crowd-pleasing dish, with its customizable ratio of meat, cheese, and veggies, was a hit at my last party.

Total time30 mins
Prep time30 mins
Yield10

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine Genoa and soppressata salamis, provolone, mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and tender artichoke hearts. Slice sweet roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with 3 tablespoons of the flavorful juice from the jar. Gently mix in chopped olives for an extra burst of flavor.
Drizzle high-quality olive oil generously over the salami mixture, followed by a splash of red wine vinegar for tanginess. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavors. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well coated. Store the antipasto salad in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve it.
Just before serving, tear fresh basil leaves into delicate, bite-sized pieces and gently fold them into the salad. This adds a fresh, aromatic touch that perfectly complements the other ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 383 kcal
Fat Content: 29 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 1784 mg
Protein Content: 22 g
Cholesterol Content: 74 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 8 g
Saturated Fat Content: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g