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Italian Antipasta Salad Serves 4 |
| Antipasta (Antipasto, Antipasti) literally means "before the meal," and it is a custom in Italian homes never to keep people waiting for food. As soon as guests arrive they are served an antipasto a piedi, an appetizer that they can nibble on even before they are seated. |
| Salad Ingredients: 6 cups Mixed Salad Greens 3 Roma Tomatoes, quartered 2 ounces Parmesan, grated 1 handful Fresh Basil, chopped Fresh Mozzarella, cut into small cubes Provolone cheese, cut into thin strips Prosciutto ham, cut into thin strips Salami, cut into thin strips Pepperoni, diced Pepperoncini, cut into rings Onions, Peppers, Radishes, Olives, Anchovies (Optional) |
| Dressing
Ingredients: 1/4 cup White Wine Vinegar 1 Tablespoon Basil, fresh, chopped 1/2 teaspoon Garlic, minced 3/4 cup Olive Oil |
| Preparation: Place the greens on large plate. Garnish the outer rim with the tomato quarters. Top with the prosciutto, pepperoncini, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone, and any optional ingredients. To prepare the dressing, place the vinegar, basil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. With the processor running, slowly add the oil. Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Garnish with the Parmesan. |
Updated 08 November, 2007 - webmaster Dirk Steine |
