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    Home » Dinner

    Antipasto Salad with Easy Italian Dressing

    August 10, 2020 Updated: September 30, 2021 by Lisa Wells / 18 Comments

    Keto Antipasto Salad - low carb gluten-free paleo

    Try this easy paleo antipasto salad recipe for a quick weeknight dinner. Start to finish it takes just a few minutes—including the simple homemade Italian dressing.

    Antipasto salad with prosciutto, salami, olives, peppers, artichokes, lettuce

    This is one of my favorite no-cook weeknight meals. A little slicing and a quick shake of the dressing ingredients, and dinner is ready. Antipasto salad is hearty and full of flavor—perfect when you don't want to turn on the stove.

    What is antipasto salad? This salad has all of the flavors of traditional antipasto—Italian meats and marinated vegetables—on a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce all tossed with a flavorful antipasto dressing.

    Here's what you'll need

    This low carb antipasto salad recipe is very flexible. Use your favorite marinated vegetables and Italian meats to make this quick and easy gluten-free dinner.

    I like to use prosciutto and Genoa salami or pepperoni. And at least three different vegetables. Just be sure to read the labels and look for meats that have clean ingredients. For this salad, I found a prosciutto with just pork and salt, and a pepperoni with just a few ingredients.

    Look for authentic Proscuitto di Parma with the five-pointed Parma crown logo—it's made with no additives or preservatives, just sea salt, air and time.

    Here are some ideas for different veggies to use:

    • black olives or Kalamata olives
    • green olives---I love Castelvetrano olives in this
    • marinated artichoke hearts
    • roasted red peppers
    • cherry tomatoes
    • red onion
    • marinated mushrooms
    • pepperoncini or banana peppers

    Check the labels for your vegetables as well. The olives, artichokes, peppers, and other marinated vegetables should be packed in olive oil or vinegar with no additives.

    Of course, you'll want to cut everything in bite-size pieces before adding the dressing. The homemade Italian dressing is super simple---just add extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper to a jar and shake.

    While traditional Italian antipasto usually includes fresh mozzarella or provolone cheese, I leave out the cheeses to keep it dairy-free and paleo. There is so much flavor in the rest of the ingredients you don't miss it!

    Antipasto salad platter

    Ways to serve it

    Of course, the easiest way to put it together is as a simple tossed salad. Just throw everything in the bowl, drizzle with dressing and mix it together. But don't stop there—here are some more creative ways to dress it up.

    This salad is a real crowd pleaser. It works on a buffet, as a dish to pass, a side dish, or as an appetizer. To make an antipasto salad platter, layer the ingredients starting with a bed of romaine lettuce. Then arrange the meat and vegetables over the salad greens and drizzle with the dressing and a garnish of fresh basil.

    Pro tip: To make it fancy, loosely roll strips of prosciutto into little rosettes before placing on the platter. 

    You can put even stack a piece of meat, a few vegetables and a wedge of lettuce on a cocktail skewer to make an easy-to-eat hors d'oeuvre for a party. Serve the Italian dressing alongside as a dip, or drizzle it over the skewers.

    Another easy variation is to swap out the lettuce for zucchini noodles. Just place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat with the zesty dressing for an antipasto pasta salad with zoodles.

    Or serve it as the first course of an Italian meal with one of these low carb pasta recipes as the main course.

    This easy antipasto salad is so versatile you'll want to keep the ingredients on hand so you can whip it up any time. It's a perfect keto, paleo, and Whole30 no-cook dinner!

    More quick and easy salads

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    • BLT Salad with Chipotle Dressing
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    Antipasto salad

    Antipasto Salad Recipe

    Antipasto salad is an easy no-cook weeknight meal. Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and paleo - it's perfect when you don't want to turn on the stove.
    4.18 from 28 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    Servings: 3 - 4 servings
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb, Paleo, Whole30
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 1 large head or 2 hearts romaine chopped
    • 4 ounces prosciutto cut in strips
    • 4 ounces salami or pepperoni cubed
    • ½ cup artichoke hearts sliced
    • ½ cup olives mix of black and green
    • ½ cup hot or sweet peppers pickled or roasted
    • Italian dressing to taste

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a large salad bowl.
    • Toss with Italian dressing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 462kcal Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 14g Fat: 41g Saturated Fat: 11g Cholesterol: 64mg Sodium: 1856mg Potassium: 380mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 6000IU Vitamin C: 20.4mg Calcium: 57mg Iron: 1.9mg
    Keyword: Antipasti, Antipasto salad
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    Comments

    1. Jessy @ The Life Jolie

      November 23, 2015 at 10:39 am

      This looks delicious- it's nice to have good light dinner options like this in the midst of holiday eating!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        November 24, 2015 at 5:08 pm

        Thanks Jessy! It's an easy dinner option too. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Lisa

      December 04, 2015 at 12:20 am

      Thanks for stopping by, Melissa!

      Reply
    3. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood

      February 02, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Antipasto is one of my favorite things ever. I've been craving a really good one lately and this looks like it would fit the bill!

      Reply
    4. Sarah

      August 14, 2016 at 12:04 am

      This looks so yummy, I’m heading to the store now for ingredients!

      Reply
    5. Daisy

      October 24, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      this looks good and easy to make. i will try to make it for our baby's first birthday party in december. thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Linda

      June 16, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      Salad looks good and hardy.How many servings does the salad have? Watching serving sizes and calories.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        June 19, 2017 at 1:36 pm

        Hi Linda, it makes 2 - 4 servings depending on if you're using it for a main course or an appetizer.

        Reply
    7. Tina

      October 04, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      How many carbs and fat?

      Reply
    8. madison

      January 29, 2018 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      The combination of colors, looks so appetizing! Savory goodness! thanks for posting this!

      Reply
    9. Amy @ These Wild Acres

      March 20, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Yum! Our favorite local restaurant has an antipasto salad that we love... and I've been looking to recreate it at home! Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Candice Love Jameson

      April 30, 2018 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      The nutritional facts are for the WHOLE salad or a serving or what?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 01, 2018 at 4:49 pm

        Hi Candice, the nutrition facts are per serving.

        Reply
    11. Michala

      June 21, 2018 at 10:46 am

      5 stars
      We love this recipe! We included it in our top 26 Keto recipes article- Thanks again!

      Reply
    12. Tracey Fitzpatrick

      July 26, 2018 at 5:01 am

      What brand of salami or pepperoni do you use on Whole30? I've never seen a compliant one.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        July 29, 2018 at 2:40 pm

        They are definitely harder to find, but those imported from Italy tend to have fewer additives. I found one at Wegmans but I don't remember the brand.

        Reply
    13. Sandra

      August 04, 2018 at 9:32 am

      Look delicious and hearty , yummy I will try those salads

      Reply
    14. Horse Saddlery

      May 05, 2021 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe. This will help me when I came late home from my Leather Halters manufacturing business.
      Thank you for sharing this.

      Reply

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