Antipasto Salad - serves two to four
1 large head or 2 hearts of romaine, chopped
4 ounces prosciutto, cut into strips
4 ounces salami or pepperoni, cubed
1/2 cup artichoke hearts, sliced
1/2 cup olives, a mix of black and green
1/2 cup hot or sweet peppers, pickled or roasted
Italian Dressing to taste
Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl and toss with Italian dressing.
An easy recipe for Italian Dressing below and original can be found here:
Makes about 1 cup of dressing
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs (Italian flat leaf parsley was the host's choice)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic, minced with a garlic press
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
Add all the ingredients to a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake well until combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings to suit your own taste.
It is hard to tell by the photo but I also have halved cherry tomatoes in the mix. There weren't many of them left.
I changed this around to suit our own tastes but also to use other ingredients in the fridge while they were fresh. It probably was not a proper Antipasto salad but we enjoyed it.
We had a bottle of beer left in the fridge from a gathering. Gregg and I shared a Newcastle Brown Ale.
Thanks for looking and I hope your week is a great one.
Hi Denise, I would love this salad. I don't like olives so I would opt them out...and I would make my own salad dressing with avocado oil, lemon or lime juice, salt and pepper. Thank you for sharing this 😊
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great Linda, thank you for your dressing recipe :)
DeleteSo gorgeous and healthy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginny :) we enjoyed it.
DeleteThat looks a scrumptious salad for summer. We are into soups at the moment with our cold weather. Unfortunately, I can't eat raw vegetables/salads any more due to the narrowing of my bowel from scar tissue. I have to eat mushy vegetables and cooked fruit compotes.
ReplyDeleteYour dietary issues sound very serious Diane, I am sorry to know you are dealing with those :(
DeleteLooks good that salad, Denise.
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret, glad you like the sound of it :)
DeleteThat antipasto salad sounds delicious and refreshing, and the homemade Italian dressing is such a simple yet flavorful touch
ReplyDeleteGlad you think so Roentare :) simple ingredients can make a lovely meal.
DeleteThis looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt always surprises me that salad is so filling and satisfying. It shouldn't, as we have salad most days.
Thank you Janice, we often add chicken or ham to our salads. On hot days it makes a delicious main course :)
DeleteYum, looks delicious. That is the one nice thing about salads. You can easily change them to suit your likes and dislikes. Or to just use up what you have
ReplyDeleteI agree, they can be so versatile :)
DeleteExcelente receta para este tiempo de verano.
ReplyDeleteFeliz semana.
Muchas gracias, las ensaladas son ideales para el clima cálido y húmedo :)
DeleteLooks like a great salad.
ReplyDeleteThank you David :)
DeleteDenise that is a lovely and refreshing salad. OH my goodness I spy New Castle Brown ale. We love that but it is no longer sold at our grocery store, Wegmans or Total wine here. Where do you buy it?
ReplyDeleteHugs cecilia
Hi Cecilia, we can usually get it at Wegmans but have been there when they don’t have it in stock. Sending hugs :)
DeleteMMMM. Sounds and looks good.
ReplyDeleteHappy you think so, thank you Gigi :)
DeleteHello Denise,
ReplyDeleteYour salad looks delicious! Take care, have a wonderful week!
Thank you Eileen :) I wish you the same.
DeleteThe salad looks delicious! After they have ripened put the avocados in the refrigerator. They will keep for a long time there.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a great tip, thanks Sandra :)
DeleteThat looks tasty. I might leave out the olives though as I don't eat them.
ReplyDeleteNot everyone’s cup of tea Beverley. It would still be great without olives :)
DeleteI've made something similar but hubby wanted his with pasta. This is a great hot weather meal with lots of fresh veggies.
ReplyDeletePasta with this would go great Val :)
DeleteA very healthy salad :-D
ReplyDeleteVery :)
DeletePerfect for hot weather
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely :)
DeleteWhat a lovely salad ... delicious, nutritious and healthy :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you Jan, much appreciated :)
DeleteGracias por la receta. te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteDe nada :) Me alegra que te guste la receta. Te mando un beso.
DeleteThis antipasto salad looks incredibly versatile and delicious, especially with all your personal touches. It's smart to adapt recipes to use what you have on hand, and adding avocado, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese sounds like excellent choices.
ReplyDeleteHow did the marinated artichokes and the garlic-stuffed olives change the overall flavor profile compared to the original recipe?
That’s a good question Melody. I think we would have to try the original first and compare but we loved all the different tastes, which included those you mentioned :)
DeleteWonderful for any day, esp. if one enjoys a healthy diet!
ReplyDeleteVery much so Angie :)
DeleteA good antipasto salad is absolutely the best. This looks wonderful. Love the bleu cheese!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jeanie, totally agree :) so glad you like the look of it.
DeleteSuch a wonderful salad.....and healthy too. The only thing I'd pass on is the prosciutto. My son loves it. Me, not so much. ; )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Thank you Sheri, it is nice to be able to change things around to suit our own tastes :)
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