Antipasto salad
Antipasto salad is a popular dish in Italy that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The word “antipasto” means “before the meal” and originally referred to a small plate of food that was served before the main course. Antipasto salad recipes typically include a variety of chopped vegetables, meats, and cheeses.
The exact origins of antipasto salad are unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the south of Italy. The first recorded recipe for antipasto salad appeared in the 14th century cookbook “Libro de Arte Coquinaria” by Martino da Como. This early recipe included a mix of chopped cabbage, onion, and garlic that was dressed with olive oil and vinegar.
Over the centuries, antipasto salad recipes have evolved to include a variety of ingredients. Common additions include olives, peppers, artichokes, and capers. Some recipes also include fruits, nuts, or grains. The dressing is usually a simple combination of olive oil and vinegar, but some recipes call for a more elaborate dressing made with lemon juice, herbs, and spices.
Advice
Antipasto salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. When making an antipasto salad, it is important to choose the right ingredients. Start with a good quality Italian dressing and then choose a variety of meats and cheeses such as salami, prosciutto, and mozzarella. To add some crunch and texture, include some olives, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers. Finally, to give your salad a bit of freshness and sweetness, add some chopped fresh basil and cherry tomatoes. With these simple ingredients, you can create a delicious antipasto salad that is sure to impress!
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Recipes
Antipasto Salad
- salt
- marinated artichoke heart
- red pepper
- genoa salami
- green olife
- black olife
- olive oil
- pickled hot vegetable salad
- balsamic vinegar
- hearts romaine lettuce
Grilled Mushroom Antipasto Salad
- salt
- aleppo pepper
- oregano
- garlic
- castelvetrano olife
- peppadew pepper
- parmesan cheese
- champagne vinegar
- mushroom
- olive oil
Antipasto Salad
- chickpea
- cherry tomato
- mozzarella cheese ball
- salami
- italian seasoning
- olive oil
- radicchio
- olife
- pepperoncini pepper
- balsamic vinegar
- green
- pepper
- salt
Antipasto Salad
- caper
- parsley
- cherry
- italian dressing
- olife
- onion
- basil
- bocconcini
- marinated artichoke heart
- romaine lettuce
- salami
Antipasto Salad
- black pepper
- mortadella
- provolone cheese
- giardiniera
- balsamic vinegar
- olive oil
- pepperoncini brine
- pepperoncini pepper
- green olife
- smoked pastrami
- salami
Antipasto Salad Recipe
- italian seasoning
- cherry tomato
- green olife
- black olife
- pepperoni
- mozzarella cheese ball
- lemon juice
- artichoke heart
- red pepper
- olive oil
- romaine
- genoa salami
- provolone cheese
Antipasto Salad
- salt
- artichoke heart
- garlic
- lemon
- onion
- oregano
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- red pepper flake
- basil
- italian sweet pepper
- salami
- ball mozzarella
Quick and Easy Antipasto Salad
- salami
- lemon juice
- sugar
- grape tomato
- olive oil
- olive
- artichoke heart
- black olife
- green olife
- garlic powder
- onion
- basil
- red wine vinegar
- pepperoncini pepper
- italian seasoning
- mustard
- romaine lettuce
- mozzarella cheese ball
- red pepper flake
Antipasto Salad
- black olife
- green olife
- garlic
- shallot
- salt
- grape tomato
- italian seasoning
- garbanzo bean
- basil
- pepperoncini pepper
- black pepper
- bell pepper
- onion
- romaine lettuce
- balsamic vinegar
- dijon mustard
- red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- genoa salami
- mozzarella cheese
- rotini pasta
- pepper
- salt
Antipasto Salad
- Creamy Parmesan Lemon Dressing
- black pepper
- salt
- olive oil
- dijon mustard
- italian seasoning
- mayonnaise
- garlic powder
- parmesan cheese
- onion powder
- garlic
- lemon juice
- Salad
- romaine lettuce
- artichoke heart
- red pepper
- pepperoncini pepper
- onion
- basil
- olife
- salami
- mozzarella cheese ball
Antipasto Salad with Prosciutto Wrapped Breadsticks
- balsamic glaze
- basil
- salt
- dijon mustard
- pear
- olive oil
- kalamata olife
- pickled sweet pepper
- red pepper
- arugula
- parmesan cheese
- salami
- prosciutto
- grissini breadstick
- marinated artichoke
- marinated mozzarella
- spinach
- tomato
Antipasto Salad
- grape
- mozzarella ball
- red pepper flake
- marinated artichoke
- lemon juice
- dijon mustard
- olife
- red pepper
- pepperoncini pepper
- onion
- romaine lettuce
- red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- salt
- garlic powder
- oregano
- pepperoni
- salami
- basil
- pepper
Sweet and Spicy Antipasto Salad
- salt
- bread
- hungarian wax pepper
- italian frying pepper
- olive oil
- cured fennel salami
- marjoram
- red wine vinegar
- garlic
- red sweet pepper
- red fresno
- mozzarella cheese
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- olive oil 77%
Common Ingredients
- salami 54%
- salt 54%
Usual Ingredients
- basil 46%
- green olife 38%
- italian seasoning 38%
- onion 38%
- pepperoncini pepper 38%