Antipasto Salad — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

This is a charcuterie board reimagined as a salad, so the cured meats and cheese carry it and deserve to be the good stuff. Whisk up a sharp red wine and oregano vinaigrette, then let the meat and cheese sit in it for ten minutes before the greens join. That head start lets them soak up the dressing.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 6 servings

Salami

A good Genoa or soppressata sliced into ribbons is the anchor; cheap deli salami turns greasy.

4 oz

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Provolone

Sharp aged provolone cut into cubes stands up to the cured meat and the vinegar.

4 oz

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Olives

Briny cured olives, pitted and halved, bring the salt that ties the plate together.

3/4 cup

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Red wine vinegar

A real red wine vinegar makes the backbone of the dressing; whisk it with olive oil and dried oregano.

1/4 cup

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Romaine, pepperoncini, tomato, red onion

Chopped romaine, pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, and thin red onion round out the salad.

1 head, 1/2 cup

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge

A light hand — your arteries say thanks. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time

EffortSome doing

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No-cook

The Method

Make the vinaigretteWhisk the red wine vinegar with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper into a sharp dressing.
Marinate the meat and cheeseToss the salami ribbons, provolone cubes, and olives in half the vinaigrette and let sit 10 minutes.
Prep the greensChop the romaine and slice the pepperoncini, tomatoes, and red onion.
CombineAdd the greens and vegetables to the marinated meat and cheese and toss with the rest of the vinaigrette.
ServeTaste for salt, knowing the olives and meat are salty, and serve right away while crisp.

The Toolkit

Large bowl · Chef knife · Whisk · Salad tongs

Straight Answers

Can you make Antipasto Salad in an air fryer? — Not needed

It’s a salad — nothing to air-fry once it’s tossed. You can crisp a topping in one, though: croutons, bacon, or chickpeas in a single layer while you build the rest.

Can you freeze Antipasto Salad? — Best fresh

Not really — the vegetables and dressing turn to mush once thawed. Salads are a make-fresh thing.

Can you make Antipasto Salad ahead of time? — Best fresh

Best made fresh and served soon — it loses its edge standing around. You can prep the parts ahead, but finish and serve it close to the table.

Is Antipasto Salad gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Antipasto Salad vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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Antipasto Salad, and where to source it