Salami, chickpeas, provolone, and crisp vegetables
Italian Chopped Antipasto Salad
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
0 min
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Moderate
$$
Italian Chopped Antipasto Salad
Salami, chickpeas, provolone, and crisp vegetables
A big chopped salad with antipasto flavors like salami, provolone, chickpeas, olives, and pepperoncini.
20m
Prep Time
0m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
6
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Moderate $$
Cost
Sarah Chen
(Updated )
This is what a dinner salad should be when it wants to feel generous. Chopped antipasto flavors make every forkful varied, salty, and satisfying instead of feeling like filler greens.
Ingredients
- 1 romaine heart, chopped
- 1 head iceberg, chopped
- 4 oz salami, chopped
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained
- 4 oz provolone, cubed
- 1/2 cup olives
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
PrepDaily Use
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Chef Knife
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When the recipe is mostly prep, the tool that matters most is the one doing the cutting. A sharp chef’s knife makes the whole process faster and cleaner.
This recipe is won or lost in prep speed and cleaner cuts.
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Shop chef knife options for this recipeInstructions
- 1
Combine the lettuces, salami, chickpeas, provolone, olives, and pepperoncini in a large bowl.
- 2
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Toss the dressing with the salad.
- 4
Taste and adjust as needed.
- 5
Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions
Ways to Serve This Dish
Serve with crusty artisan bread for dipping
Finish with a drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil
Pair with a simple arugula salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette
Serve as a light main course or alongside grilled protein
Substitutions
SalamiTurkey
Turkey makes the salad lighter and a bit less salty
ProvoloneMozzarella
Mozzarella makes it milder and more familiar
DepthPantry
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Olive Oil
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Why the olive oil matters
On recipes like this, olive oil is not just a background fat. A better bottle gives you cleaner flavor and a better finish.
This is one of the few pantry upgrades that keeps paying off every time you cook in this lane.
- Useful in dressings, sauces, and finishing
- Improves flavor without changing the recipe structure
A good bottle of olive oil is one of the safest pantry upgrades for Mediterranean and Italian cooking.
Shop olive oil for this recipeTips & Storage
Pro Tips
This is best when everything is chopped fairly small and evenly.
Add tomatoes right before serving if you want them, so the salad stays crisp.
Storage
Store the dressing separately and keep the salad refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Reheating
No reheating needed.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (1 serving) · 6 servings
Calories310
LowModerateHigh
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Protein14g
Carbohydrates13g
Fat23g
Fiber4g
Sugar3g
Sodium760mg
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make it vegetarian?
- Yes. Skip the salami and add more beans or roasted peppers.
- What cheese works best?
- Provolone is classic, but mozzarella or fontina also work well.
About Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is a professional recipe developer and food editor with over a decade of experience in test kitchens and food media. She trained at the Culinary Institute of America before spending six years developing and testing recipes for national food publications, where she honed her ability to translate restaurant techniques into approachable home cooking. At RecipePool, Sarah leads recipe development, ensuring every dish is tested at least three times for clarity, accuracy, and genuine deliciousness. When she is not in the kitchen, she is browsing farmers markets and collecting vintage cookbooks.
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