RECIPE

Antipasto Salad with Bocconcini and Green-Olive Tapenade

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 8

Inspired by the antipasto in Italian-American restaurants, Silverton developed a sophisticated version for Jar in Los Angeles. It features shredded and vinaigrette-dressed iceberg lettuce and salami mixed with petite mozzarella balls (bocconcini), which she loves because each is a perfect little bite.

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 8
  • FAST
  • MAKE-AHEAD
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Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 3 tablespoons green-olive tapenade from a jar
    2. 1/4 cup peperoncini—stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
    3. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    4. 1 1/2 cups bocconcini (about 9 ounces)
    5. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    6. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
    7. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    8. 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    9. Salt and freshly ground pepper
    10. 1 small head of iceberg lettuce, halved, cored and finely shredded (4 cups)
    11. 6 ounces thinly sliced Genoa salami, cut into thin strips (1 1/2 cups)
    12. 6 small basil leaves
    13. 1/2 cup green olives, such as Lucques or Picholine

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the green-olive tapenade with the peperoncini and 1/4 cup of the oil. Add the bocconcini and toss.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with the vinegar, garlic and oregano. Whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil and season the dressing with salt and pepper.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce and salami. Add the marinated bocconcini and half of the dressing and toss well. Transfer the antipasto salad to a large platter. Top with the basil and olives. Drizzle the remaining dressing around the salad and serve at once.

Make Ahead

The recipe can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated overnight.