Antipasto Salad Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time2 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Cauliflower or Broccoli- 1 cup, flowerets
 Zucchini or Yellow Squash- 3/4 cup sliced
 Hard Salami or Summer Sausage- 3 ounces, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
 Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese- 3 ounces, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
 Mushrooms1/2 Cup (16 tbs), halved
 Sweet Red or Green Pepper- 1/2 medium, cut into 1-inch squares
 Ripe olives1/4 Cup (16 tbs), pitted
 Italian salad dressing1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lettuce Leaves- 1 small head (optional), tore into pieces

Directions

MAKING
1) In a bowl, place together cauliflower or broccoli, zucchini or yellow squash, hard salami or summer sausage, cheese, mushrooms, pepper, and olives.
2) Toss the vegetables lightly until well mixed.
3) Spoon the dressing over the top of the vegetables.
4) Toss well to coat the vegetables.

FINALIZING
5) Cover the bowl with the plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours until chilled, stirring occasionally.
6) Line the serving plate with lettuce (if using) and pile the salad over it.

SERVING
7) Serve cold garnished with tomatoes if desired.
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