Mood Swing Antipasto

Invite a burst of Mediterranean-inspired flavor to your table with this vibrant Mood Swing Antipasto! This no-cook recipe combines marinated artichoke hearts, briny Kalamata olives, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella balls, smoky roasted red peppers, and savory salami for a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fragrant oregano, and accented with fresh basil leaves, this antipasto is a quick and versatile showstopper. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal as a refreshing appetizer, a light lunch, or an impressive addition to your charcuterie board. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with crusty bread for a complete Mediterranean experience. Perfect for entertaining or satisfying sudden cravings, this recipe turns simple ingredients into an extraordinary antipasto platter!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Artichoke hearts (marinated, quartered)
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
• 0.5 cup Roasted red peppers (sliced into strips)
• 0.5 cup Salami (thinly sliced, cut into quarters)
• 0.25 cup Basil leaves (fresh, whole)
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 loaf Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella balls, roasted red peppers, and salami.

Step 2

Gently toss in the fresh basil leaves, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 3

In a small whisking bowl, create the dressing by combining the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until fully emulsified.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the antipasto ingredients in the large mixing bowl.

Step 5

Using a large spoon, gently toss all the ingredients together until they are well-coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the antipasto a final stir, and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally accompanied by slices of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1513.7 grams (1513.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3039

Total Fat 179.00g	229%
Saturated Fat 56.60g	283%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 254mg	85%
Sodium 8425mg	366%
Total Carbohydrate 247.30g	90%
Dietary Fiber 29.10g	104%
Total Sugars 26.20g
Protein 112.10g	224%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1337mg	103%
Iron 23mg	125%
Potassium 2231mg	47%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.8%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 32.4%