There are salads that are boring and there are salads that make you excited to be eating a salad. You feel me? An antipasto salad is one of those salads that I could literally eat every single day. It’s full of flavor, textures, and a few of my favorite things to eat in general. This antipasto salad is perfect for meal prepping for easy lunches all week and is also great for an easy no brainer dinner. This recipe for the best antipasto salad will quickly become on of your favorite salads no matter what time of day
This week we are undergoing a kitchen remodel, which is exciting but also means I will be getting creative with meals and you can bet this salad is going to be on the menu! It’s simple to make and super satisfying which is what I am all about this week.
I have added my favorite toppings here, but you can adjust them to whatever you favorites are and add on other yummy things like artichokes and roasted red pepper! There is not limit to the amount of toppings that are acceptable here, but I do highly suggest using my recipe below for marinated olives on the salad because they really add another level of flavor and are great for snacking on their own. I also have linked my recipe for my favorite homemade Italian dressing for you to make, but feel free to just use your favorite Italian dressing from the store should you choose!
You could also make this salad vegetarian by simple omitting the salami and adding chickpeas or another legume for a little protein, which would be delicious as well. I also think this salad is very kid-friendly too. If you have a kiddo who loves olives and salami like mine does, then this salad also happens to be right up their alley. I serve a deconstructed version of this salad to my son and he loves it, basically a mini cheese board with some lettuce on the side. Who wouldn’t love that?
One thing is for sure, whether you serve this salad deconstructed or as a big bowl of deliciousness, you are going to want to make this recipe over and over again. I am officially addicted and I know you will be too.
Ingredients:
1 Head Romaine Lettuce
1/2 Cup Sliced Salami
1/4 Cup Sliced Red Onions
1/2 Cup Diced Mozzarella or White Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Cup Grape Tomatoes
1/4 Cup Sliced Pepperoncini Peppers
1/2 Cup Diced Cucumber
Marinated Olives-
1/4 Cup Pitted Castelvetrano Olives
1/4 Cup Pitted Kalamata Olives
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar
Pinch Red Chili Flakes
Pinch Italian Seasoning
1/8 Tsp. Salt
1/8 Tsp. Black Pepper
Optional Toppings-
Marinated Artichoke Hearts
Roasted Red Pepper
Directions:
Marinate olives by combining green and kalamata olives, olive oil, red chili flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir to combine. Let sit for 15 minutes or store in fridge for two weeks.
Make Italian dressing and set aside.
Layer romaine lettuce, salami, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini peppers, and olives into bowls and then drizzle with Italian dressing.
Serve immediately or keep dressing on the side for meal prep and store in fridge for up to 3 days.
Not only is this salad absolutely delicious, but look at those color, it’s so beautiful too! Pin this recipe to save and make over and over again.
