Antipasto Salad

Name: Antipasto Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup (75 mL) olive oil; ¼ cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 cups (2 L) mixed salad greens; 2 pkg (85 g) cacciatore salami, casing removed and sliced; 1 cup (250 mL) pearl bocconcini; 2 jars (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained; ½ cup (125 mL) pitted black olives, halved; ½ red onion, sliced; ¼ (60 mL) thinly sliced sundried tomatoes; 8 to 10 large basil leaves, torn

This hearty salad uses preserved and pickled ingredients and makes it perfect for quick meals on busy weeknights. For an even more authentic Italian-inspired meal serve with crusty ciabatta bread or breadsticks.

Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins

⅓ cup (75 mL) olive oil

¼ cup (60 mL) balsamic vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ tsp (1 mL) each salt and freshly ground pepper

8 cups (2 L) mixed salad greens

2 pkg (85 g) cacciatore salami, casing removed and sliced

1 cup (250 mL) pearl bocconcini

2 jars (6 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained

½ cup (125 mL) pitted black olives, halved

½ red onion, sliced

¼ (60 mL) thinly sliced sundried tomatoes

8 to 10 large basil leaves, torn

Steps:

Whisk the olive oil with balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Toss greens with vinaigrette, and arrange on a shallow platter. Garnish with salami, bocconcini, artichokes, olives, red onion, sundried tomatoes and basil leaves. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes:

Makes 6 servings

If you like a spicier antipasto, try adding some Italian heat from pepperoncini. Pepperoncini is available in most supermarkets.

CategoryAppetizer

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