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Fresh Chopped Italian Antipasto Salad Recipe Easy Homemade Genoa Salami Provolone

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A quick and easy Italian antipasto salad featuring Genoa salami, provolone, fresh veggies, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for a satisfying meal or entertaining without any cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz Genoa salami, sliced thin and chopped
  • 6 oz provolone cheese, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium English cucumber, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped (optional)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn (optional garnish)
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh produce under cold water.
  2. Slice the Genoa salami into thin strips, then chop into bite-sized pieces about 1/2 inch chunks.
  3. Dice the provolone cheese into similar sized pieces.
  4. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper into uniform pieces, finely chop the red onion.
  5. Slice the black olives and roughly chop the marinated artichoke hearts.
  6. In a small bowl or jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until emulsified and slightly thickened.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped salami, provolone, all the veggies, and olives.
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
  10. Tear fresh basil leaves over the salad and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if using.
  11. Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Chop ingredients uniformly for balanced bites. Use quality Genoa salami like Boar’s Head for best flavor. Adjust vinegar-to-oil ratio in dressing to taste. Let salad rest briefly after tossing to allow flavors to meld without wilting veggies. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 2 days; add fresh basil and cheese before serving again.

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Keywords: Italian antipasto salad, Genoa salami salad, provolone salad, chopped salad, easy Italian salad, antipasto recipe, quick salad

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