Antipasto Broccoli Salad

prep time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

servings: 8

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Looking for a fresh twist on a classic pasta-free antipasto salad? This Antipasto Broccoli Salad combines crisp broccoli florets with savory salami, tangy peperoncini, sharp cheddar cheese, and a zesty homemade red wine vinaigrette. Inspired by the bold flavors of an Italian antipasto platter, this colorful salad is easy to prepare and packed with texture and flavor, making it perfect for potlucks, cookouts, holiday gatherings, or a quick weeknight side dish. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound fresh broccoli florets, chopped (about 5 cups)
½ cup diced red onion
8 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, diced
4 ounces salami, diced (¾ cup)
½ cup chopped peperoncini

Directions

WHISK oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl.
ADD broccoli florets and diced red onion, and gently massage the broccoli so it softens the slightest bit. Let sit for 15 minutes.
ADD diced cheddar, salami, and peperoncini. Mix to combine well.

Tags:Recipe, Sides, Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Salads, Budget Friendly, Italian, Low Carb, Mother's Day

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Recipe Note

Any of your favorite Cabot cheeses will work well for this healthy and delicious chopped salad. Try a flavored cheddar like Garlic Herb or Smoky Bacon - yummm!

A delicious Lactose-Free & Gluten-Free dish.

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Looking for a fresh twist on a classic pasta-free antipasto salad? This Antipasto Broccoli Salad combines crisp broccoli florets with savory salami, tangy peperoncini, sharp cheddar cheese, and a zesty homemade red wine vinaigrette. Inspired by the bold flavors of an Italian antipasto platter, this colorful salad is easy to prepare and packed with texture and flavor, making it perfect for potlucks, cookouts, holiday gatherings, or a quick weeknight side dish. Best of all, it comes together in just 20 minutes.

Directions

WHISK oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl.
ADD broccoli florets and diced red onion, and gently massage the broccoli so it softens the slightest bit. Let sit for 15 minutes.
ADD diced cheddar, salami, and peperoncini. Mix to combine well.