If you’re looking for an easy-to-prepare side dish bursting with fresh flavors, you have to try this Antipasto Salad recipe!

overhead view of antipasto salad in a white serving bowl

This recipe is one of my go-to summer side dishes. It’s filling while also being fresh and light. If you need a quick recipe for a summer party or want a side dish that will last a few days in the fridge, give this Antipasto Salad recipe a try!

Why You Will Love This Antipasto Salad Recipe

It’s a no-bake recipe. No oven is required for this recipe, making it perfect for hot summer days.
It’s a huge hit at parties. I always get asked for this recipe! If you like praise, this recipe is for you. 😉
It can be made into a complete meal. You can chop up a few cooked chicken breasts (or use canned or rotisserie chicken) and make this dish a protein-heavy complete meal that you can grab from the fridge throughout the week.

Ingredients Needed for Antipasto Italian Salad

Ingredient quantities for this easy homemade salad are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Genoa salami (cubed)
Pepperoni (cubed)
Provolone cheese (cubed)
Mozzarella cheese (cubed)
Tomatoes
Pepperoncinis
Halved black olives
Red bell pepper
Red onion
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Powdered sugar
Oregano
Fresh basil
Salt
Pepper

How To Make Easy Antipasto Salad (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the antipasto salad recipe. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Gather all of your ingredients. I like to cube the meats and cheeses in roughly similar sizes.

overhead view of cubed and chopped ingredients for antipasto salad in small white cups including ham, pepperoni, salami, red peppers, provolone cheese, mozarella cheese, red onions, banana peppers, and black olives

Prepare dressing in a small bowl. Add salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss with dressing.

overhead view of silver mixing bowl with antipasto salad with all ingredients added and combined with large serving spoon with black handle

Serve and enjoy!

Serving Tip 🌟

This salad tastes best if it’s allowed to marinate in the fridge at least two hours before serving.

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Ingredients Tip 🌟

I recommend buying the pepperoni and salami from the deli counter. You can also opt to purchase the provolone and mozzarella this way. Request for them to be sliced slightly thicker – I prefer mine at around 1/2″.

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Antipasto Salad

If you're looking for an easy-to-prepare side dish bursting with fresh flavors, you have to try this Antipasto Salad recipe!

Servings

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword antipasto salad, gluten free recipes, italian recipes

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

5 oz Genoa salami (cubed)
5 oz pepperoni (cubed)
5 oz provolone cheese (cubed)
5 oz mozzarella cheese (cubed)
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup pepperoncinis
1/4 cup halved black olives
1 medium red bell pepper c(hopped)
1/4 cup chopped red onion

Dressing Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp oregano
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp salt (or more more to taste)
1/2 pepper (or more more to taste)

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Combine thoroughly.
In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Combine thoroughly.
Pour dressing over salad, toss to evenly coat all ingredients.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.