Irresistible Italian Antipasto Salad in Just 15 Minutes
A classic Italian antipasto salad packed with fresh greens, proteins, and bold flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a protein-packed lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup sliced salami
- ½ cup sliced ham or prosciutto
- ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini (optional)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce, then place it in a large serving bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, sliced salami, ham, artichoke hearts, and pepperoncini over the greens.
- Sprinkle shaved Parmesan generously on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra pepperoncini or red pepper flakes.
- Substitute prosciutto with turkey or omit for a lighter version.
- Best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg