Wanna add Italian flavors at the family Thanksgiving feast? If yes, then start your Thanksgiving meal with a bowlful of antipasto salad. It’s a traditional Italian salad loaded with cheese, vegetables, and meat. This winning trio is enriched with sweet and savory flavors that will leave you wanting to have more. So, read this recipe and get ready to toss fresh veggies and cheese into a perfect Thanksgiving salad.

Antipasto salad has veggies like onions, tomatoes, olives, peppers, and meat like salami, pepperoni, all combined in a vibrant chorus. The salad dressing has alluring flavors of red wine vinegar, oregano, and seasoning spices. You can add some extra veggies if you like. 

This salad can be stored for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Trust me! Out of all versions of antipasto salad, this one will leave you salivating. So, let’s move ahead with the recipe for antipasto salad. 

To know the equipment and the ingredients needed for antipasto salad, read the lists below. It needs a few kitchen equipment that can be easily handled. Also, you can get all the ingredients from the nearby store. So, read the instructions carefully and I’m sure your Thanksgiving antipasto salad will look and taste exactly as described below. But before you read out the entire recipe, check out other dishes from the chef delight section of our blog.

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What Equipment Will You Need For Antipasto Salad?

• Bowl- Use a large glass bowl to make the salad and a small bowl to make salad dressing. 
• Spatula- Use a spatula to mix the salad ingredients in the bowl. 
• Pot- To boil spiral pasta, you’ll need a pot. 
• Knife- You can use any sharp kitchen knife to chop veggies. 
• Spoon- Use a spoon to mix the ingredients of the salad dressing in a small bowl. 

How Much Time Do You Need To Make Antipasto Salad?

What Ingredients Will You Need For Antipasto Salad?

• Pasta- Use two packages of spiral pasta to give an Italian base to the salad. 
• Tomatoes- Chop 4 or 5 tomatoes to add a mildly sweet and tangy flavor to the salad. 
• Onions- Chop three large onions to have a sweet flavor and a mild aroma to this salad. 
• Peppers- Two chopped large peppers will give a mildly spicy and fresh aroma.
• Beans- Rinse and drain two cans of Garbanzo beans or chickpeas to make this salad healthier and tastier.
• Genoa salami- One pound of thinly sliced Genoa salami is enough to add meaty flavor and more nutrients to antipasto salad. 
• Pepperoni- Add a pound of sliced pepperoni to give smoky-meaty bites to the salad. 
• Cheese- Wow your mates by adding a golf pound of provolone cheese in antipasto salad. 
• Olives- A cup of halved olives will give a spark of bitter, salty, and tangy taste to the salad.

For Dressing:

• Vinegar- Add a cup of red wine vinegar to absorb all the flavors in the dressing and to enhance the taste of the salad.
• Sugar- A half-cup of regular sugar is enough to balance the flavors of vinegar and seasoning spices. 
• Oregano- Add earthy aroma and flavors to the salad by adding two tablespoons of dried oregano. 
• Salt- Sprinkle salt to enhance the taste of the salad.
• Pepper- A teaspoon of freshly ground pepper will add some heat to the salad.
• Olive oil- Add one and a half cups of olive oil to perfectly combine all the flavors in the salad. 

Steps To Make Antipasto Salad

1. Cook Pasta

Cook pasta according to the directions mentioned in the package. Drain the pasta and rinse them with cold water. Take a large bowl and add chopped tomatoes, onions, pepper, beans, salami, pepperoni, and olives to it. Toss them together after adding a pinch of salt and pepper. 

2. Prep dressing

Take a small bowl and add olive oil to it. Pour in red wine vinegar and add sugar. Season with salt and pepper and mix to combine. 

3. Prep the salad

Add salad dressing along with cooked pasta to the bowl containing veggies. Toss them together to combine and serve immediately. 

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How Will Antipasto Salad Look and Taste?

Time to taste the delicious antipasto salad! This Thanksgiving salad has fresh veggies tossed with spicy and mouth-watering salad dressing. This Italian salad is an amazing combination of veggies, salami, and pepperoni. Cheese gives an extra lift to the salad. Try this Thanksgiving salad now and enjoy it with your family. Happy Thanksgiving!

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So! How was your antipasto salad? Tell me in the comments below and try out other holiday recipes.