Antipasti Chopped Salad (Printable version)
Italian chopped salad with artichokes, peppers, olives, and fresh vegetables in herb vinaigrette.
# What you need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
02 - 1 cup chopped radicchio
03 - 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
04 - 1/2 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
05 - 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
06 - 1/2 cup diced cucumber
07 - 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
08 - 1/2 cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
09 - 1/2 cup halved mozzarella balls
10 - 1/3 cup sliced salami strips
11 - 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
12 - 1/4 cup cubed provolone cheese
→ Dressing
13 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
14 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - 1 small minced garlic clove
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To:
01 - Combine romaine lettuce, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, mozzarella balls, salami, pepperoncini, and cubed provolone in a large salad bowl.
02 - In a small bowl or jar, vigorously whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently using salad servers or spoons until all ingredients are evenly coated.
04 - Portion into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with additional oregano or fresh basil leaves if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something from an Italian grandmother kitchen
- Everything can be prepped ahead, making it your new best friend for stress free entertaining
02 -
- The salad wilts quickly once dressed, so always keep the components separate until the last possible moment
- Room temperature ingredients absorb the dressing better than cold ones straight from the refrigerator
03 -
- Marinate the onion in a splash of the dressing for ten minutes before adding to the whole salad
- Save any extra dressing in a jar in the refrigerator, it keeps for a week and improves everything it touches