Antipasti Dinner Salad Recipe

Name: Antipasti Dinner Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 large cloves garlic, smashed; 8 slices rustic Italian bread; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; Freshly ground pepper; 1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced; 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 6 ounces deli-sliced hard salami or soppressata, cut into strips; 10 to 15 fresh basil leaves, sliced if large; 8 ounces small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved; 20 cured black olives (such as kalamata or nicoise), pitted and halved; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 large cloves garlic, smashed
8 slices rustic Italian bread
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper
1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
6 ounces deli-sliced hard salami or soppressata, cut into strips
10 to 15 fresh basil leaves, sliced if large
8 ounces small mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
20 cured black olives (such as kalamata or nicoise), pitted and halved
2 romaine lettuce hearts, halved lengthwise

1
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3
Increase the heat to high; add the bread in batches and toast until golden on both sides.
4
Set aside and season with salt.
5
Whisk the vinegar, the remaining 5 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
6
Add the radicchio, celery, salami, basil, mozzarella and olives; toss to coat.
7
Place 1 romaine half on each plate.
8
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Spoon the salad onto each wedge, drizzling any remaining dressing on top; serve with the toasts.
10
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, 2 large cloves garlic, smashed, 8 slices rustic Italian bread, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Antipasti Dinner Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Antipasti Dinner Salad

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