Antipasto Salad with Basil Dressing Recipe

Name: Antipasto Salad with Basil Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers; 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 pound thinly sliced prosciutto; 2 8-ounce balls fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, thinly sliced into rounds; 4 large tomatoes, thinly sliced; 6 hard-boiled eggs, shelled, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 1/4 cup Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives, pitted, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

1
Char peppers directly over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides.
2
Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
3
Peel, seed, and slice peppers thinly.
4
Combine basil leaves, garlic, and salt in processor and blend to coarse puree.
5
With machine running, gradually blend in oil.
6
Transfer basil oil to small bowl.
7
(Peppers and basil oil can be made 1 day ahead.
8
Cover separately and chill.)
9
Arrange prosciutto around edge of platter.
10
Arrange cheese slices within circle of prosciutto and tomatoes within circle of cheese.
11
Tuck in egg slices; top with pepper strips.
12
Sprinkle salad with olives; drizzle with some basil oil.
13
Serve with remaining basil oil.

836

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large red bell peppers, 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Antipasto Salad with Basil Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Antipasto Salad with Basil Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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