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    Home / Recipes / Salads / Antipasto Salad

    Antipasto Salad

    February 6, 2024 by Keto Cooking Christian Leave a Comment

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    This Antipasto Salad has a combination of classic Italian cold cuts and marinated veggies over crisp chopped romaine lettuce and tossed in a flavorful dressing.

    overhead view of Antipasto Salad in oval glass bowl
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    • ❤️ Why You'll Love This Antipasto Salad Recipe
    • 🛒 Ingredients for Keto Antipasto Salad
    • 🔪 How to Make Antipasto Salad
    • 💡 Tips for Making Antipasto Salad
    • ☑️ Storage Instructions
    • 🍴 What to Serve Antipasto Salad with
    • 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
    • How Long Does Antipasto Salad Last in the Fridge?
    • What Does Antipasto Salad Mean?
    • What's the ingredients in an antipasto salad?
    • What is the difference between antipasto and antipasti?
    • Does antipasto salad contain pasta?
    • 🍽️ More Keto Salad Recipes

    ❤️ Why You'll Love This Antipasto Salad Recipe

    • Savory Italian salami, prosciutto and creamy mozzarella cheese
    • Crisp chopped romaine with juicy cherry tomatoes
    • Marinated artichokes, roasted peppers and Kalamata olives
    • Tossed in a flavorful homemade dressing
    • Easy Keto weeknight dinner
    • Made in just 15 minutes
    Antipasto Salad with dressing being poured on top

    You'll truly blown away with how all of the flavors in this low carb antipasto salad come together! You have the saltiness of the meats and olives, tanginess of the artichokes, the creaminess of the cheese and the bright burst of the tomatoes and pepperoncini!

    If there is such thing as the perfect salad, this one would win hands down!

    Anytime I am asked to bring a salad to a get-together, Antipasto Salad is my go-to. It's not only amazingly delicious, the colors are gorgeous, making for a beautiful presentation. It has proven to be a hit time after time.

    Antipasto Salad with ingredients arranged in horizontal rows

    The ingredients in this easy Keto salad are quintessential Italian charcuterie board treats, that I've been enjoying long before charcuterie boards were a thing. If you enjoy this combination of flavors, try this Italian Antipasti Platter or these Italian Antipasti Skewers.

    🛒 Ingredients for Keto Antipasto Salad

    • Romaine lettuce
    • Soppressata
    • Prosciutto
    • Kalamata olives
    • Tomatoes
    • Mozzarella cheese
    • Pepperoncini
    • Marinated artichoke hearts
    • Roasted red peppers
    • Olive oil
    • Red wine vinegar
    • Garlic
    • Dijon mustard
    • Dried oregano
    • Salt
    • Pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    🥣 Recommended Tools

    • Mixing bowl
    • Serving bowl
    • Bullet blender or immersion blender

    🔪 How to Make Antipasto Salad

    To Make the Dressing

    Add all of the dressing ingredients into the bowl of a bullet blender or immersion blender.

    Antipasto Salad ingredients in bullet blender unmixed

    Blend until the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is emulsified.  Set aside while you make the salad.

    Antipasto Salad dressing in bullet blender

    How to Make Antipasto Salad

    Wash, dry and chop the romaine lettuce.

    romaine lettuce chopped on cutting board

    Place the lettuce in a large bowl.

    chopped romaine lettuce in oval glass bowl

    Add in the halved tomatoes, chopped soppressata and mozzarella pearls in rows just off centered.

    romaine lettuce in oval glass bowl with rows of halved tomatoes mozzarella pearls and chopped soppressata

    Next, add the prosciutto and roasted red pepper strips.

    romaine lettuce in oval glass bowl with rows of prosciutto roasted rd pepper strips halved tomatoes mozzarella pearls and chopped soppressata

    Add the chopped marinated artichoke hearts, halved kalamata olives and sliced pepperoncini on either side.

    Antipasto Salad with ingredients arranged in rows in oval bowl

    Top with a sprinkling of the (optional) fresh parsley or basil and a drizzle of the dressing.

    Antipasto Salad with dressing being poured on top

    💡 Tips for Making Antipasto Salad

    • Though this isn't called a chopped salad, it is much easier to enjoy if you cut the ingredients in similar sized pieces.
    • This salad makes a beautiful presentation if you arrange the toppings in rows or groupings. It takes just a few minutes and is worth the extra effort.
    • This antipasto can easily be a make ahead salad. You can either put it all together, cover and chill it in the fridge or chop all the ingredients and store them separately until you are ready.
    • Don't dress the salad until right before serving.
    • If you don't have a bullet blender or immersion blender for the dressing, you can use a small mixing bowl and a whisk instead. Just be sure to grate the garlic, instead of giving it a rough chop. Then add all the ingredients, except for the olive oil, then slowly drizzle it in while whisking the entire time. This will help the dressing emulsify.
    • One of my favorite tricks is using the brine or juice that marinated toppings are packed in. They are loaded with flavor and by simply adding them to your dressing, you have a unique and very tasty salad dressing. They can also be used as brine, which I save my pickle juice for as well. Free flavor!
    closeup of Antipasto Salad

    ☑️ Storage Instructions

    Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for a few days.

    🍴 What to Serve Antipasto Salad with

    This is the type of salad that can be served on the size of most any main dish, but here are some that I really prefer. I do tend to lean towards the Italian dishes like:

    • Grilled Bruschetta Chicken
    • Chicken Parmesan
    • Chicken Piccata
    • Chicken Marsala
    • Tuscan Chicken
    Antipasto Salad in glass oval bowl

    🔄 Substitutions and Additions

    • Omit the bruschetta and add this grilled chicken, grilled shrimp or steak bites to make it a complete meal.
    • If you prefer peppers with a little more heat, you can substitute with chopped cherry peppers.
    • Sun-dried tomatoes are another great addition to this salad.
    • If you can't find soppressata, you can use Genoa salami, pepperoni, mortadella or any other Italian cold cuts that you can find.
    • If you want to use a cheese with more flavor, instead of the mozzarella, you can use shaved parmesan, asiago or Romano cheese.
    • If you don't like Kalamata olives, you can use regular black or green olives instead.
    • Add in some Keto Marinated Mushrooms for added flavor.
    • If romaine lettuce isn't your thing, you can use arugula, butter, Boston, spring mix or any other lettuce that you like instead.
    • These Quick Pickled Red Onions are also a great addition!
    • For added richness, add a drizzle of balsamic reduction over the top.
    • If you dare, add some finely chopped anchovies and add about ½ teaspoon of the anchovy oil in the dressing for even more flavor.
    overhead view of Antipasto Salad in oval glass bowl

    How Long Does Antipasto Salad Last in the Fridge?

    This salad makes a great meal prep idea. You can store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge. Before serving, give it a good toss to redistribute the dressing.

    What Does Antipasto Salad Mean?

    Antipasto is the plural form of antipasti, meaning "before the meal."

    What's the ingredients in an antipasto salad?

    Usually served as an appetizer an antipasto salad consists of different Italian meats, cheeses, peppers and olives. It's truly a salad full of all the best hors d'oeuvres all rolled into one amazing salad.

    While this is typically served before a meal, with all the delicious meats and cheeses, you can certainly serve this as a quick lunch or light dinner.

    What is the difference between antipasto and antipasti?

    Antipasto, which translates to “before the meal” refers to one single appetizer or dish that precedes all others.  Antipasti that refers to a platter containing many different appetizers.

    Does antipasto salad contain pasta?

    In some cases, like in this Italian Pasta Salad it does, but for those following a low carb diet, we simply omit the pasta and replace it with lettuce instead.

    Antipasto Salad in black serving spoon over salad

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    • Grilled Shrimp Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
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    • Asian Grilled Chicken Salad
    • Buffalo Chicken Salad
    • Keto Taco Salad
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    Antipasto Salad

    This Antipasto Salad has a combination of classic Italian cold cuts and marinated veggies over crisp chopped romaine lettuce and tossed in a flavorful dressing.
    5 from 43 votes
    Author: Julianne
    Servings 6
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    PREP 15 minutes mins
    TOTAL 15 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    FOR THE SALAD

    • 8 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese pearls
    • ½ cup soppressata, or Genoa salami, chopped
    • ½ cup prosciutto, sliced
    • ½ cup Kalamata olives, halved
    • ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts, (reserve 1 tablespoon of the liquid)
    • ½ cup roasted red peppers, cut into thin strips
    • ¼ cup pepperoncini, sliced, (reserve 1 tablespoon of the liquid)
    • Optional chopped fresh parsley or basil

    FOR THE DRESSING

    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon marinated artichokes liquid
    • 1 tablespoon pepperoncini liquid
    • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
    • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    To Make the Antipasto Dressing

    • Add all of the dressing ingredients into the bowl of a bullet blender or immersion blender.
    • Blend until the ingredients are well combined and the dressing is emulsified. Set aside while you make the salad.

    To Make the Antipasto Salad

    • Wash, dry and chop the romaine lettuce into thin shreds. Place the lettuce in a large bowl, then place the tomatoes, olives, prosciutto, soppressata, olives, pepperoncini, mozzarella and artichoke hearts in rows over the lettuce. Alternatively, you can arrange them in groups instead.
    • Top with a sprinkling of the (optional) fresh parsley or basil and a drizzle of the dressing. Store leftovers in the fridge for several days.

    *Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.

    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Calories 374kcal
    Nutrition Facts
    Antipasto Salad
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    374
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    36
    g
    55
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    4
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.

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    *Originally published on January 18, 2021, updated on February 6, 2024 with improvements to the recipe, new photos, new recipe information and helpful tips.

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