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Garden Antipasto Salad

The Taylor Farms Garden Salad boasts a lively mix of crisp iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, and shredded carrot — a versatile foundation that can create an endless variety of salads. And while antipasto isn’t typically served in salad form, these fresh ingredients happen to pair quite well with many of the tastes you’ll find in a standard antipasto spread, such as thinly sliced meats, olives, peppers, and cheese.

Add in a simple red wine vinaigrette, and you’ve just put together this Garden Antipasto Salad that’s perfect when enjoyed on a sunny patio alongside a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. (But you can easily savor it just as well inside, too.)

  • Total TIME:
  • 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 package Taylor Farms Garden Salad
  • 16 slices salami
  • ½ cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
  • ½ cup mixed olives
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans
  • Tomatoes on the vine
  • Grated parmesan (for topping/garnish)

For the dressing:

  • ½ Cup olive oil
  • ⅓ Cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, parsley, and shallot until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Toss the Taylor Farms Garden salad with half of the dressing. Divide salad between 4 plates and garnish with salami, pepperoncini peppers, mixed olives, garbanzo beans, and tomatoes on the vine.
  3. Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad. Garnish with grated parmesan and enjoy!

Antipasto is Pro-Delicious

Have you ever wondered what is going on with antipasto? What exactly goes in it? Is it really anti-anything? We’re here to help.

Antipasto originates from Italy and translates to “before the meal.” It actually refers to a traditional assortment of appetizers served before the main course. This flavorful spread showcases a variety of cured meats, cheeses, marinated vegetables, olives, and other bite-sized delicacies that aim to tantalize the palate and set the stage for the meal to come.

An antipasto spread typically includes an array of cured meats such as prosciutto, salami, or coppa, providing savory and rich flavors. Cheeses like fresh mozzarella, aged Parmesan, or creamy burrata add depth, while marinated vegetables like artichokes, roasted red peppers, and sun-dried tomatoes contribute a tangy and vibrant touch.

Olives, both green and black varieties, offer a briny and salty element, and pickled items like giardiniera or pickled onions can provide a zesty contrast that rounds everything out. Don’t forget the crusty bread or breadsticks that usually accompany the antipasto spread, so your guests can assemble their own perfect bites however they see fit.

Other additions may include anchovies, grilled vegetables, cured seafood like anchovies or sardines, or spreads like pesto or tapenade, adding more complexity and diversity to the antipasto platter. Feel free to assemble your own to discover your ideal spread!

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