Description
Savory antipasto potato salad blends Italian-inspired ingredients with classic potato salad charm. Crisp vegetables, briny olives, and zesty dressing create a memorable side dish you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds baby potatoes (Yukon Gold or red potatoes)
- 1/2 cup Italian salami, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls or diced mozzarella
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Vegetable and Herb Components:
- 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup capers (optional)
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Submerge baby potatoes in generously salted water, simmering for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Thoroughly drain and allow to cool slightly.
- Carefully slice cooled potatoes into halves or quarters, transferring to a spacious mixing vessel.
- Incorporate a vibrant medley of diced salami, creamy mozzarella pearls, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy artichoke hearts, briny Kalamata olives, smoky roasted red peppers, crisp red onion, fragrant basil, and fresh parsley into the potato base.
- Enhance the salad with optional ingredients like zesty pepperoncini, concentrated sun-dried tomatoes, piquant capers, and crisp cucumber for additional complexity.
- Craft a quick vinaigrette by whisking Dijon mustard with balsamic vinegar, creating a harmonious emulsification.
- Gently cascade the dressing over the assembled ingredients, delicately tossing to ensure uniform coating without crushing delicate components.
- Fine-tune seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper, balancing flavors precisely to personal preference.
- Elevate presentation by scattering additional chopped herbs across the surface, providing a final aromatic flourish.
Notes
- Perfectly boil potatoes by salting water generously and checking tenderness with a fork to avoid mushy texture.
- Choose waxy potato varieties like red or new potatoes for better salad consistency and holding shape during mixing.
- Chill ingredients briefly before combining to enhance flavor melding and prevent cheese from becoming too soft.
- Customize for dietary needs by substituting salami with plant-based protein like grilled tofu or tempeh for vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg