Rashmi Sharma An Italian Deli Salad is a vibrant, tangy, and satisfying dish that combines fresh vegetables with classic Italian deli meats, cheeses, and a zesty vinaigrette. It’s a great option for a light lunch, a side dish at a BBQ, or a party platter. The flavors of the ingredients come together wonderfully with a simple dressing to make a delicious, savory salad.
Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for an Italian Deli Salad:
Italian Deli Salad Recipe | What Is The Recipe Of Italian Deli Salad
Ingredients
- 4 slices ciabatta cut into chunks
- olive oil
- 1 artichoke hearts jar approx 280g, drained
- 10 black olives halved
- 3 large roasted red peppers from a jar cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 handfuls rocket
Instructions
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Toss the ciabatta with 2 tsp olive oil and bake in a 190C/fan 170C/gas 5 oven until golden.
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Put the artichokes, olives and peppers in a large bowl. Whisk the red wine vinegar with 2 tbsp olive oil and season. Add to the bowl and toss everything, then add the croutons and rocket and toss again. Pile onto plates and serve.
Tips:
- Customization: You can add other ingredients like cucumbers, marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or red bell peppers to customize the salad to your taste.
- Make-Ahead: You can prepare the salad ingredients and store them separately from the dressing in the fridge for up to a day. Dress the salad just before serving.
- For Extra Flavor: You can marinate the mozzarella and/or deli meats in some of the dressing for extra flavor.
This Italian Deli Salad is bursting with bold flavors from the variety of meats, cheeses, and vegetables. It’s an excellent addition to a Mediterranean meal or a refreshing lunch on its own. Enjoy! 🧀🥗🍅
