This classic Italian antipasto salad combines savory cured meats and sharp provolone cheese with a crisp trio of romaine, iceberg, and butter lettuces. Hearty garbanzo and kidney beans add satisfying texture alongside fresh chopped tomatoes. Everything gets tossed in a bright, homemade red wine vinaigrette sweetened with just a touch of honey. It comes together in minutes, making it a perfect starter or a light main course for busy weeknights.
Prep
10 min
Servings
4
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian
Ingredients
8oz cubed salami
6oz cubed Provolone cheese
½ head romaine lettuce, sliced into bite-size pieces
½ head iceberg lettuce, sliced into bite-size pieces
½ head butter lettuce, sliced into bite-size pieces
1 cup rinsed and drained garbanzo beans
1 cup rinsed and drained kidney beans
2 pcs coarsely chopped tomatoes
½ cup red wine vinegar
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1Slice the romaine, iceberg, and butter lettuces into bite-size pieces, and cube the salami and provolone cheese.
2Whisk the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey together in a small bowl. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking continuously, then season the dressing with salt and black pepper to your liking.
3Place the prepared lettuces, salami, provolone, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, and chopped tomatoes into a large serving bowl. Pour the dressing over the top, toss well to coat every ingredient, and serve immediately.