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Antipasto Salad Recipe - Antipasto
Italian cooking is above all seasonal, and you'll find that in the selection of vegetables that go into an antipasto misto too.
Italian food often has olive oil drizzled over it, and sometimes there is olive oil on the table for this purpose. Take advantage of it. The type of fat as well as the antioxidants in olive oil are part of the reason for the healthfulness of the “Mediterranean Diet.”
Here are just a few of the Health benefits of the ingredients used in Italian Antipasto Recipes:
Olives are a very good source of monounsaturated fat and a good source of iron, vitamin E, copper, and dietary fiber.
Tomatoes, which are actually a fruit and not a vegetable, are loaded with all kinds of health benefits for the body. They are in fact, a highly versatile health product and due to their equally versatile preparation options, there’s really no reason to neglect the tomato as part of a healthy diet.
One of the most well known tomato eating benefit is its' Lycopene content. Lycopene is a vital anti-oxidant that helps in the fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other kinds of health complications and diseases.
Both hot and sweet peppers contain substances that have been shown to increase the body's heat production and oxygen consumption for about 20 minutes after eating. This is great news; it means your body is burning extra calories, which helps weight loss.
ITALIAN ANTIPASTO SALAD WITH SPINACH
Ingredients
" 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
Smoked SalmonSMOKED SALMON Smoked Salmon with Wine and Lemon Ingredients 12 oz sliced ..... " 12 fresh bocconcini, about 4 ounces
" 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry, and cut into strips
" 1/3 cup kalamata olives, pitted
" 1 (12-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
" 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
" Salt and Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Preparation
1. Divide the fresh baby spinach evenly among 4 dinner plates.
2. Divide bocconcini, roasted peppers, kalamata olives and artichoke hearts among the plates.
3. To serve, drizzle 2 tablespoons vinaigrette over each salad. Sprinkle salads with freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Antipasto Salad Recipe - Traditional Italian Antipasto Recipes
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