Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Antipasto Salad

Teresa Ambra

2013 – Gluten Free Living

Antipasto Salad is to die for! Every bite is a delight. Truly! Last week I made this spectacular salad using this superb homemade salad dressing. I wondered what the salad would taste like if I added a few other ingredients and made it more like an Antipasto Salad. Well, it turned out quite outstanding. This impressive salad has tomatoes, mozzarella cubes, avocados, artichokes, fire-roasted red peppers, olives, and whole pepperocinis. Of course, it’s the salad dressing that adds that special touch.

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I found this meatless Antipasto Salad recipe so hearty and filling I couldn’t eat more than a few bites of the Lattice Chicken Potpie that I had made to go along with it. This is a great recipe for Meatless Mondays, but if you want to make it even more substantial you could spoon the salad over a bed of romaine lettuce and add grilled chicken, pine nuts, and chickpeas on top.

If you follow me on Pinterest at all then you know I have a board entitled, “I Love Salads.” It’s recipes like Antipasto Salad that make me love salads so much. It’s filled with so many delightful healthy vegetables most people don’t put in their diets everyday (unless they’re on the Mediterranean diet), but the ingredients are so good for your constitution.

Plus this Antipasto Salad has the benefits of essential fatty acids/oils which everybody needs. In spite of all the health benefits, it really just tastes extremely great! It has soft and crunchy textures and the olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing permeates and saturates the vegetables providing an explosion of taste with each mouthful. Wow!

If you’re looking for another great salad recipe for your family consider trying this one out on them.

When I initially posted this recipe in April 2013, it was a month before I felt competent enough to use my new Canon camera. As a result, the pictures were not as clear and crisp as I would have liked. I’ve been remaking all those first year blog recipes to get better pictures. This salad came up for a remake last week (July 2016) when we had company over for dinner.

They prefer eating healthy options so I also made my Fresh Summer Veggie Bake along with a new chicken dish and Strawberry Shortcake (because I couldn’t resist making dessert). They, and we, loved this tasty salad and they gladly took home some leftovers.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Antipasto Salad is a hearty and filling salad. I ate a serving and was so full afterwards I could only eat a few bites of the Lattice Chicken Potpie I cooked for supper last night!

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

This salad is filled with tomatoes, avocados, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cubes, pepperocinis, olives, and fire-roasted red peppers.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Antipasto salad is so quick and easy to make. It took me only about 15-20 minutes to have the whole thing ready including making the dressing. 

Here’s what I did.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

I used these ingredients for the salad.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Pour lemon juice into a bowl. Add avocado slices and swish in lemon juice to help prevent discoloration. Drain avocado slices on paper towels.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Slice down tomatoes and place on a large platter. Add cubed mozzarella sticks. Drain vegetables and pat dry with paper towels. Place kalamata olives, fire-roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, pepperocinis and sliced avocados on large platter with tomatoes and mozzarella cubes.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

I used these ingredients for the salad dressing.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Make salad dressing: Start with measuring olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add garlic powder, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, parsley, black pepper and sugar. Stir salad dressing ingredients to combine.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Pour over salad. 

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Toss salad before serving. Antipasto Salad is scrumptious and pretty quick and easy to make, too.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Antipasto Salad consists of sliced tomatoes and avocados, kalamata olives, pepperocinis, fire-roasted red bell peppers and artichoke hearts. Drizzling with a Greek Salad dressing makes this salad spectacular.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

If you want a main dish salad consider adding chick peas, pine nuts, and grilled chicken and tossing it with Romaine lettuce.

Here’s the recipe.

ANTIPASTO SALAD

(my own concoction)

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Antipasto Salad

Teresa Ambra
Antipasto Salad is absolutely wonderful. This spectacular Greek-type salad uses tomatoes, mozzarella, avocados, artichokes, fire-roasted red peppers, olives and pepperocinis. The salad dressing is some of the best ever. This gluten free recipe is terrific for company or holiday dinners, especially Easter, Mother's Day or Father's Day. Everyone will want seconds.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl or extra large serving platter or plate
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 mason jar with lid to store salad dressing
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 6 roma tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cubes or 6-8 mozzarella cheese sticks cut in ¾” pieces
  • 3 avocados peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 14 oz. jar artichoke hearts quartered and drained
  • 12 oz. jar fire-roasted peppers drained
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives pitted, or ripe olives pitted
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups whole pepperocinis drained

GREEK SALAD DRESSING:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • Wash Roma tomatoes.
  • Slice down in ¼” slices.
  • Layer in a large salad bowl.
  • Slice 6-8 mozzarella cheese sticks ¾” pieces – about 5 cuts per stick (or use mozzarella cubes).
  • Layer on top of tomatoes.
  • Cut avocados in half lengthwise.
  • Remove pit, peel and discard.
  • Slice in ¼” to ½” slices.
  • Swish avocados in lemon juice to help prevent discoloration.
  • Place avocados over top of cheese.
  • Drain artichokes, fire-roasted peppers, olives, and pepperocinis.
  • Pat down each slightly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before adding to salad.
  • Prepare salad dressing and pour over top of veggies.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Toss to coat all the vegetables before serving.

GREEK SALAD DRESSING:

  • Combine all ingredients and pour over top of salad ingredients.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

NOTE: Because avocados decompose quickly, this salad is only good for about 24 hours. Make only what you can eat for one meal or to snack on that day.
 
 
NOTE: For a more substantial and crunchy salad consider spooning the salad over top of romaine lettuce and adding a serving of grilled chicken, a spoonful of pine nuts, and a spoonful of chick peas over the top.
 
 
NOTE: You can also place all the ingredients on a serving platter and serve from the serving platter after drizzling salad dressing over top.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
 

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 976mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg
Keyword antipasto salad, artichokes, avocados, mozzarella cheese, pepperocini, salad, side dish, tomatoes
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[b]Antipasto Salad[/b]
Recipe Type: Salads and Salad Dressings
Cuisine: Greek
Author: Teresa Ambra – my own creation
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 8
Spectacular Greek-type salad using tomatoes, mozzarella, avocados, artichokes, fire-roasted red peppers, olives and pepperocinis. The salad dressing is wonderful. This recipe is gluten free.
Ingredients
  • 6 roma tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cubes or 6-8 mozzarella cheese sticks, cut in ¾” pieces
  • 3 avocados, peeled and sliced
  • lemon juice
  • 1 14-oz. jar drained quartered artichoke hearts
  • 1 12-oz. jar fire-roasted peppers, drained, cut in strips
  • ¾ cup pitted ripe olives or pitted kalamata olives
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups whole pepperocinis, drained
Instructions
  1. Wash Roma tomatoes.
  2. Slice down in ¼” slices.
  3. Layer in a large salad bowl.
  4. Slice 6-8 mozzarella cheese sticks ¾” pieces – about 5 cuts per stick (or use mozzarella cubes).
  5. Layer on top of tomatoes.
  6. Cut avocados in half lengthwise.
  7. Remove pit, peel and discard.
  8. Slice in ¼” to ½” slices.
  9. Swish avocados in lemon juice to help prevent discoloration.
  10. Place avocados over top of cheese.
  11. Drain artichokes, fire-roasted peppers, olives, and pepperocinis.
  12. Pat down each slightly with a towel to remove excess moisture before adding to salad.
  13. Prepare salad dressing and pour over top of veggies.
  14. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  15. Toss to coat all the vegetables before serving.
Notes
Because avocados decompose quickly, this salad is only good for about 24 hours. Make only what you can eat for one meal or to snack on that day.[br][br]For a more substantial and crunchy salad consider spooning the salad over top of romaine lettuce and adding a serving of grilled chicken, a spoonful of pine nuts, and a spoonful of chick peas over the top.[br][br]You can also place all the ingredients on a serving platter and serve from the serving platter after drizzling salad dressing over top.

 

[b]Greek Salad Dressing[/b]
Recipe Type: Salads and Salad Dressings
Cuisine: Greek
Author: Teresa Ambra – my own creation
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 8
Spectacular Greek-type salad using tomatoes, mozzarella, avocados, artichokes, fire-roasted red peppers, olives and pepperocinis. The salad dressing is wonderful. This recipe is gluten free.
Ingredients
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. basil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. parsley
  • ½ tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. sugar
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients and pour over top of salad ingredients.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

I love this salad. It’s going on “my favorites” list.

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Doesn’t Antipasto Salad look wonderful?

Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Not only is this salad festive and eye-appealing, it tastes delicious. This elegant salad is a great one to include for company.

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Antipasto Salad | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this amazingly healthy #salad has a delicious, homemade #GreekSalad dressing. #avocados #pepperocinis #mozzarellacheese #glutenfree

Antipasto Salad

Teresa Ambra
Antipasto Salad is absolutely wonderful. This spectacular Greek-type salad uses tomatoes, mozzarella, avocados, artichokes, fire-roasted red peppers, olives and pepperocinis. The salad dressing is some of the best ever. This gluten free recipe is terrific for company or holiday dinners, especially Easter, Mother's Day or Father's Day. Everyone will want seconds.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 10
Calories 312 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl or extra large serving platter or plate
  • 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 mason jar with lid to store salad dressing
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

SALAD:

  • 6 roma tomatoes sliced
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cubes or 6-8 mozzarella cheese sticks cut in ¾” pieces
  • 3 avocados peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 14 oz. jar artichoke hearts quartered and drained
  • 12 oz. jar fire-roasted peppers drained
  • 3/4 cup kalamata olives pitted, or ripe olives pitted
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups whole pepperocinis drained

GREEK SALAD DRESSING:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 tsp. dried basil
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. granulated sugar

Instructions
 

SALAD:

  • Wash Roma tomatoes.
  • Slice down in ¼” slices.
  • Layer in a large salad bowl.
  • Slice 6-8 mozzarella cheese sticks ¾” pieces – about 5 cuts per stick (or use mozzarella cubes).
  • Layer on top of tomatoes.
  • Cut avocados in half lengthwise.
  • Remove pit, peel and discard.
  • Slice in ¼” to ½” slices.
  • Swish avocados in lemon juice to help prevent discoloration.
  • Place avocados over top of cheese.
  • Drain artichokes, fire-roasted peppers, olives, and pepperocinis.
  • Pat down each slightly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before adding to salad.
  • Prepare salad dressing and pour over top of veggies.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Toss to coat all the vegetables before serving.

GREEK SALAD DRESSING:

  • Combine all ingredients and pour over top of salad ingredients.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

NOTE: Because avocados decompose quickly, this salad is only good for about 24 hours. Make only what you can eat for one meal or to snack on that day.
 
 
NOTE: For a more substantial and crunchy salad consider spooning the salad over top of romaine lettuce and adding a serving of grilled chicken, a spoonful of pine nuts, and a spoonful of chick peas over the top.
 
 
NOTE: You can also place all the ingredients on a serving platter and serve from the serving platter after drizzling salad dressing over top.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen
 

Nutrition

Calories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 976mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 713IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg
Keyword antipasto salad, artichokes, avocados, mozzarella cheese, pepperocini, salad, side dish, tomatoes
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