Description
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Antipasto Salad, a delightful medley that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. Featuring a colorful array of fresh ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and savory salami, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for any occasion—from casual family gatherings to elegant dinner parties—this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time, making it an effortless addition to your meal. Drizzled with a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar, each bite offers a refreshing burst of flavor that will leave your guests asking for more. Customize it to suit your taste preferences by adding or substituting ingredients for a truly personal touch.
Ingredients
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Olives (green and black)
- Salami
- Mozzarella balls
- Red onion
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and chop cherry tomatoes and cucumbers; place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add pitted olives and thinly sliced red onion; toss gently.
- Incorporate thinly sliced salami and mozzarella balls into the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; drizzle over salad.
- Toss all ingredients until well combined; serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
– Feel free to substitute ingredients based on your preferences, such as using different meats or adding marinated vegetables.
– To enhance flavor, allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes after tossing, letting the dressing soak into the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg