Mini Meatball Burgers on Antipasto Salad Recipe

Name: Mini Meatball Burgers on Antipasto Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin or ground beef, pork, and veal, combined; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (a couple handfuls); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; A handful of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes; Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling, plus about 1/4 cup for dressing salad; 2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped; 1 can (15 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained; 1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and chopped; 4 or 5 peperoncini peppers, chopped, or 1/4 cup hot banana pepper rings, drained; 1/2 cup pitted good-quality olives, green or black, drained; 3 celery ribs, chopped; 1/4 pound Genoa salami or slicing pepperoni, chopped; 1/4 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese, chopped; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (eyeball it); 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella or fresh smoked mozzarella, diced; 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 cup basil leaves, torn or shredded

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin or ground beef, pork, and veal, combined
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (a couple handfuls)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
A handful of chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes
Extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) for drizzling, plus about 1/4 cup for dressing salad
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 jarred roasted red pepper, drained and chopped
4 or 5 peperoncini peppers, chopped, or 1/4 cup hot banana pepper rings, drained
1/2 cup pitted good-quality olives, green or black, drained
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 pound Genoa salami or slicing pepperoni, chopped
1/4 pound deli-sliced provolone cheese, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar (eyeball it)
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella or fresh smoked mozzarella, diced
2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup basil leaves, torn or shredded

1
Preheat a grill pan or large nonstick skillet over medium-high or prepare an outdoor grill.
2
Place the meat in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3
Add the egg yolk, cheese, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, and hot red pepper flakes.
4
Mix the meat and form 12 large meatballs, 2 to 2 1/2 inches each.
5
Flatten the meatballs and form patties.
6
Drizzle the patties with EVOO and add them to the hot pan or grill.
7
Cook for 3 minutes on each side.
8
Hold the cooked patties on a plate under foil.
9
On a large platter or in a salad bowl, combine the romaine with the quartered artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, hot peppers, olives, celery, salami, and provolone.
10
Toss the salad with vinegar first, about 3 tablespoons, then toss with EVOOup to 1/4 cup to your taste.
11
(Just eyeball the amounts.)
12
Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Scatter the chopped mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil across the salad.
14
Arrange the cooked mini meatball burgers on top of the arranged antipasto salad.
15
When dressing an oil and vinegar salad, put the acid on first, then the oil.
16
If you add the EVOO first, the oil keeps the acid from getting to the greens.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin or ground beef, pork, and veal, combined, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 egg yolk, beaten, 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (a couple handfuls), and more.

Yes, Mini Meatball Burgers on Antipasto 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mini Meatball Burgers on Antipasto Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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