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This is the perfect idea for a summer lunch! This low carb antipasto salad recipe is quick and tangy.
Antipasto is one of my favorite types of food! I have a soft spot for Italian foods in general, but this one really gets me. I could eat it for every meal.
You are going to love this salad! Make a bunch and save it in your fridge for an easy lunch that you can grab and take with you.
What is Antipasto
Antipasto is an appetizer that usually contains olives, anchovies, cheeses, and meats.
If you find a recipe that has antipasto in the name, it probably has Italian dressing with any of the above ingredients combined in it.
Keto-Friendly Antipasto
These fresh ingredients are all also very keto-friendly. Meats and cheeses are bedrock low carb foods.
Since this is a basic chopped salad, it takes just minutes to make. That means it’s an easy lunch idea. You can also eat it as a side or even the main dish for dinner too.
Keto Antipasto Salad Dressing
Honestly, the star of this recipe is the keto salad dressing. You can even use it as a marinade for chicken or pork.
Here’s what I used in my salad dressing.
- Olive Oil – You can use any low-carb oil of your choice. Avocado oil works great too.
- Red Wine Vinegar – This is a sweeter vinegar. You can use white wine vinegar as a substitute. Don’t use apple cider vinegar unless you like the sharp bite it has.
- Oregano – Fresh herbs always have the best flavor but dried works just as well. You use the same amount for both.
- Basil – I used fresh basil, but you can use dried too.
- Salt and Pepper to taste
How To Make A Chopped Antipasto Salad
What makes this a salad is the leafy greens and the salad dressing. If you want, you can just set out the ingredients and make your own charcuterie board. You can also layer the ingredients on toothpicks for a keto appetizer.
This salad is so easy to make! Just chope up the ingredient and toss them in the salad dressing. It couldn’t be any easier!
Ingredients in Low Carb Antipasto Salad Recipe
All of the ingredients I picked out combine to create a fresh and flavorful salad. Here’s what I used, along with any substitutions if you need them.
- Lettuce – I used Romaine lettuce. You can use any lettuce that you have on hand. Try it with baby spinach and kale for a satisfying crunch.
- Genoa Salami – I love the taste of this salami, plus it has the perfect texture. Any kind of dried salami will work, just stay away from any that is too dry to chew easily.
- Pepperoni – Any kind of pepperoni will taste perfect, even turkey pepperoni
- Provolone Cheese – I love how creamy this cheese is. Use your favorite types of cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese – If you don’t have parmesan, use any type of hard cheese. It adds texture to the salad.
- Tomatoes – smaller ones like cherry or grape tomatoes work best. If you use larger tomatoes, remove the seeds and cut them into small pieces.
- Olives – I used black olives, but green olives can work too
- Peppers – I used red bell peppers. Any color of bell peppers will give this salad color and crunch.
- Red Onion – While I think white or yellow onion can work too, red onion has a stronger bite and a bright color that helps this salad look (and taste) stunning.
How Long Does Antipasto Salad Last?
If you store this salad without the salad dressing, it will last longer in the refrigerator. All of these ingredients are pretty hearty (except the lettuce). It will last about a week in the refrigerator.
Here’s a quick tip for you! Chop up all the ingredients and store them in separate containers. Then, when you are ready for a salad, just put what you need into a bowl and save the rest for later. They will stay fresher longer this way.
More Low Carb Recipes
Here are some more of my favorite keto salad recipes. If you enjoyed this one then you should try these next.
- Keto buffalo chicken salad
- Low carb creamy cucumber salad
Low Carb Antipasto Recipe
Here’s the complete recipe. The exact measurements are located within the printable recipe card below. Share with your friends – it really is that good!
Ingredients
Romaine lettuce
Genoa Salami
Pepperoni
Provolone cheese
Mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese
Cherry or grape tomatoes
Black olives
Medium red bell pepper
Red onion
Dressing:
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Oregano
Fresh basil chopped
Salt and pepper
Directions
In a large bowl add all the salad ingredients and mix.
In a small bowl, add the ingredients for the dressing and mix.
Pour dressing over salad and toss.
Top with fresh basil
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LOW CARB ANTIPASTO SALAD RECIPE
This is the perfect idea for a summer lunch! This low carb antipasto salad recipe is quick and tangy.
CourseSalad
CuisineItalian
KeywordLOW CARB ANTIPASTO SALAD RECIPE
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories 550 kcal
Ingredients
- 2hearts of romaine, chopped
- 5ozGenoa Salami chopped into bite size pieces
- 3ozPepperoni chopped into bite size pieces
- 5ozProvolone cheese chopped into bite size pieces
- 5ozMozzarella cheese chopped into bite size pieces
- 1cupParmesan cheese
- 1pintCherry or grape tomatoes Halved
- 1/4cupBlack olives halved
- 1Medium red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4cupred onion chopped
Dressing
- 3tbspOlive oil
- 1/2cupRed wine vinegar
- 2tspOregano
- 1/2cupFresh basil chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl add all the salad ingredients and mix.
In a small bowl, add the ingredients for the dressing and mix.
Pour dressing over salad and toss.
Top with fresh basil.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 550
Net Carbs: 6 g
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is an approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
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