Description
This vibrant and flavorful Antipasto Appetizer Salad brings together a delightful combination of marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, olives, and fresh grape tomatoes. With a sprinkle of basil and parsley, it’s the perfect appetizer or side dish for any Italian meal. Serve it with toasted baguette slices or on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce for an added touch of crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 jar (16 ounces) roasted sweet red pepper strips, drained
- 1/2 pound part-skim mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, undrained
- 1 jar (7 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained
- 1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Pepper to taste
- Toasted baguette slices or romaine lettuce, torn
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients:
Drain the roasted red pepper strips, marinated artichoke hearts, and both types of olives. Cut the mozzarella cheese into cubes and halve the grape tomatoes. -
Assemble the salad:
In a large salad bowl, combine the roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese cubes, grape tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, pimiento-stuffed olives, and ripe olives. -
Season the salad:
Sprinkle the dried basil, dried parsley flakes, and freshly cracked pepper over the salad. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are well mixed and coated with the seasonings. -
Serve:
Serve the salad immediately on a platter or individual bowls, either over a bed of torn romaine lettuce or with toasted baguette slices on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can drizzle a bit of olive oil or balsamic vinegar over the salad before serving.
- You can customize this antipasto salad by adding other ingredients like marinated mushrooms, salami, or roasted garlic.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for a couple of hours before serving for the flavors to marinate together. Just keep the lettuce and baguette slices separate until ready to serve.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup of salad)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Antipasto Appetizer Salad Recipe