Antipasto Salad

Antipasto salad is an Italian dish that offers a blend of exciting tastes and textures from its variety of ingredients, including cured meats, olives, cheeses and marinated vegetables. While the traditional recipe calls for specific ingredients, one of the beauties of antipasto salad is the flexibility to tweak its ingredients according to personal preferences. Significantly, some common issues arise from questions on the best types of meats or cheeses to use, issues with over-dressing, and trouble achieving a balanced flavour profile. To get the most from your antipasto salad, explore different combinations of ingredients. Experiment with various cheeses or cured meats to discover your favourite combination. Dress it just before serving to maintain the freshness and crunch of the vegetables, avoiding a soggy salad. One often underutilized tip in making antipasto salad, is that preparing it ahead allows the ingredients to marinate and their flavours meld together. It also frees up your time close to serving. However, always add leafy greens and dressing last, to maintain their freshness.