Description
A vibrant and flavorful Antipasto Salad packed with savory salami, fresh mozzarella, tangy pepperoncini, and artichoke hearts, tossed in a simple olive oil and white wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or light meal, this no-cook Italian-inspired salad combines fresh ingredients with bold flavors for a refreshing and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper (to taste)
Salad
- 8 oz Salami (chopped)
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella balls
- 6 oz Prosciutto (chopped)
- 2 cups Grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers (drained, chopped)
- 1 14-oz can Artichoke hearts (drained, chopped)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil (cut into ribbons)
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper. Tilt the bowl as needed to ensure the ingredients combine thoroughly into a balanced dressing.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the chopped salami, fresh mozzarella balls, chopped prosciutto, halved grape tomatoes, chopped pepperoncini peppers, drained and chopped artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives into the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything gently to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing and mix the flavors.
- Add fresh basil and serve: Just before serving, stir in the fresh basil ribbons to preserve their bright flavor and color. For make-ahead preparation, store the salad without the basil in the fridge, and add the basil right before serving to maintain freshness.
Notes
- You can prepare this salad a few hours ahead; keep it refrigerated without fresh basil and add the basil just before serving.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and prosciutto and consider adding marinated mushrooms or more vegetables.
- Adjust the quantity of pepperoncini peppers to control the level of spiciness.
- Use fresh, high-quality mozzarella balls for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer, substitute white wine vinegar with red wine vinegar for a slightly different acidity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Antipasto Salad, Italian Salad, No Cook Salad, Appetizer Salad, Salami Salad, Mozzarella Salad, Easy Salad Recipe
