Easy Antipasto Salad comes together in just minutes. This colorful dish functions equally well as a side or a meal all by itself!

Easy Antipasto Salad

Growing up, there was a special pizza deal that my parents would order once a week. The pizza came with an antipasto salad. They loved that salad. I didn’t realize then what a versatile dish it was. Some dishes only work as side dishes. Some only work as mains. Then there are dishes that work as either, such as a good antipasto salad.

Antipasto is frequently the first course of a traditional Italian family meal. Antipasto is a salad that contains ingredients including cured meats such salami and pepperoni, cheeses and vegetables, all bathed in an oil and vinegar dressing.

Easy Antipasto Salad is filled with color from fresh veggies, meats and cheeses. Our recipe incorporates olives, artichoke hearts, and pepperoncinis but you can change it up to suit your family’s tastes.

This Easy Antipasto Salad is super simple to make. Just add the ingredients to a big bowl and toss to combine. It doesn’t get much easier than that! Here’s how to make it.

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowl with a lid or a large salad bowl with a lid or some plastic wrap to cover
measuring cups
cutting board
knife

Ingredients

1 large head or 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
4 ounces salami, slices cut into halves
4 ounces pepperoni, slices cut into halves
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup pepperoncini
Italian dressing to taste

Instructions

Chop the romaine and set it aside.

Chop the artichoke hearts and set them aside.

Slice the salmi, then cut the slices into halves.

Slice the pepperoni, then cut those slices into halves.

Place all of the ingredients into a large salad bowl and thoroughly combine.

Serve and enjoy!

With just 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients, you can enjoy this colorful dish at your next meal. It’s perfect as a side or even an entire meal on its own! Give it a go next time you need a salad, or a salad that works as a meal. Don’t forget to leave a comment below letting us what you think!

Yield: 4-8 servings