Italian Antipasto Salad with Simple Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
Inspired by an Italian Antipasto platter, this Italian Antipasto Salad brings together salami, fresh mozzarella, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, and olives all tossed in a quick Italian Vinaigrette Dressing. This salad is perfect as a meal on its own or served along side your favorite pizza or pasta.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup thick sliced salami
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives (pitted)
- 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 1 cup Italian Herb Marinated Chickpeas (see note)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup red onion
Italian Vinaigrette Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- 1 tbs dijon mustard
- pinch salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- To make the dressing, add all dressing ingredients in a jar or container with a tightly fitting lid. Cover tightly and shake until combined.
- Thinly slice red onion, chop salami, halve cherry tomatoes, and cut or tear mozzarella cheese into bite sized pieces.
- To a large salad bowl, add mixed greens and top with cheese, salami, olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
I highly recommend using my Italian Herb Marinated Chickpea recipe for this salad, but if you are short on time, regular canned chickpeas will work too.
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