My Favorite Antipasto Salad

My Favorite Antipasto Salad

My Favorite Antipasto Salad is an Italian salad with vegetables, meats, cheeses and a delicious homemade balsamic dressing.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups greens of your choice (chopped romaine or baby spinach are what I use most often)
  • 4 ounces salami, diced
  • 8 ounces mozzarella balls, halved
  • 1 red pepper, diced
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini, chopped
  • 1/2 cup green or black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 8 basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Homemade Balsamic Dressing

  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  1. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. In a small mason jar or food storage container, add all dressing ingredients. Close the container and shake to mix! (Or use a bowl with a whisk).
  3. Pour dressing on salad (to taste, you might not need it all), and toss to coat. Serve immediately.