Antipasto Salad
Italian vegan antipasto salad is loaded with beautiful vibrant vegetables and beans in an oil-free tangy antipasto dressing. Salads can be savory, delicious, and healthy all simultaneously.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 222kcal
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce torn or chopped
- 15 ounces cannelloni beans rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper sliced in thin strips
- 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in halves
- 18 ounces artichokes in water drained and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 zucchini cut into ¼ inch coins and cut in halves
- ½ cup pickled red onions or raw red onions]
- ¼ cup kalamata olives cut in halves
- 3 Tablespoons capers
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- 10-12 tri-colored baby potatoes boiled, then placed in a ice bath, and cut into halves
Oil-Free Antipasto Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning
Instructions
BOIL BABY POTATOES
- Place potatoes in a pot covered with cold water and add 1 teaspoon of salt
- Bring water to a boil; boil for 15 minutes uncovered.
- Remove potatoes from the stove, transfer them to a colander, and then into a bowl of cold water with ice to cool potatoes.
- When potatoes are cool, remove, dry, and cut into halves.
OIL-FREE ANTIPASTO DRESSING
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend and refrigerate until ready to dress the salad.
PREPARING VEGAN ANTIPASTO SALAD
- Place torn/cut lettuce into a large bowl.
- Add other ingredients
- Add dressing right before serving.
- Toss dressing with salad and serve in individual bowls.
- If you plan only to eat a portion of the salad, do not dress the entire salad. Instead, place undressed amounts of salad in the refrigerator and dress when eating.
Notes
What can you serve with your vegan antipasto salad?
You can serve vegan crackers and crusty vegan bread with your vegan antipasto salad.
What meat alternative can you use for vegan antipasto salad?
Use tofu as a meat alternative for your vegan antipasto salad. It has a great texture, making it an excellent addition to any vegan meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 1248mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 14992IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 5mg