This antipasto salad is a vibrant and flavourful dish with a variety of classic Italian ingredients, complemented by a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or light meal, this salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
For the salad:
- 2 large romaine hearts, chopped
- 1/2 lb salami, sliced
- 8 oz mozzarella balls, halved
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chopped pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
For the red wine vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Method of cooking:
Chop the romaine hearts and place in a large salad bowl.
Slice the salami and cut the mozzarella balls in half.
Quarter the artichoke hearts and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Chop the peppers and slice the olives.
Add the salami, mozzarella balls, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini and olives to the bowl with the chopped romaine hearts.
Toss gently to combine.
In a small bowl or lidded jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano and red pepper flakes.
Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Whisk or shake well until the vinaigrette is emulsified and well combined.
Drizzle the red wine vinaigrette over the salad.
Gently toss the salad to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
