Carolyn’s Antipasto Salad 🥗
Description: I crafted this delightful recipe while catering my sister’s wedding last summer. It’s not your traditional Italian antipasto, but rather my take on what makes a delicious antipasto salad. I hope you savor it as much as the wedding guests did! The cooking time listed here is for letting the salad chill, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (chilling time)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves many hungry guests 🍽️
Ingredients:
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 can | Artichoke hearts |
| 1/2 cup | Mushrooms, sliced |
| 8 pieces | Black olives, pitted |
| 1/2 | Roma tomato, diced |
| 1 cup | Mozzarella cheese, cubed |
| 1/4 cup | Olive oil |
| 1/4 cup | Balsamic vinegar |
Dressing Ingredients:
- Vinegar & oil dressing mix (according to package instructions)
- Balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 179.8
- Fat: 13.9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.8g
- Cholesterol: 37.8mg
- Sodium: 770.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 5.4g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 1.9g
- Protein: 9.2g
Instructions:
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Prepare Salad Ingredients:
- Start by mixing all salad ingredients except for the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl. This includes artichoke hearts, sliced mushrooms, pitted black olives, diced Roma tomatoes, and any other vegetables you desire. 🥒🍅🫑
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Make the Dressing:
- Follow the instructions on the vinegar and oil dressing mix packet, but instead of the recommended vinegar and oil, use balsamic vinegar and olive oil. This will add a delightful Italian twist to the dressing. 🥗🫒
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Toss It Together:
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together until the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly. This step is crucial for infusing every bite with flavor. 🍽️🥄
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Marinate and Chill:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, or even better, overnight. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a more vibrant and delicious salad. ❄️⏰
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Add the Cheese:
- Just before serving, toss in the cubed mozzarella cheese. Bringing the salad to room temperature for a few minutes before serving enhances the flavors even more, so allow it to sit out for a bit if possible. 🧀🥗
Enjoy this refreshing and flavorful Carolyn’s Antipasto Salad with your family and friends. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal, a picnic in the park, or any occasion where you want to impress with your culinary skills. Bon appétit! 🎉👩🍳
