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Italian Antipasto Salad Recipe - Italian Antipasto Recipes
"Antipasto" is a true temptation... just the thought of it stimulates the appetite! It is so good that often we want to eat that alone and skip the rest of the meal.
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 concentrated in monounsaturated fats and a good source of vitamin E. Because monounsaturated fats are less easily damaged than polyunsaturated fats, it's good to have some in our cells' outer membranes and other cell structures that contain fats, such as the membranes that surround the cell's DNA and each of its energy-producing mitochondria. The stability of monounsaturated fats translates into a protective effect on the cell that, especially when combined with the antioxidant protection offered by vitamin E, can lower the risk of damage and inflammation. In addition to vitamin E, olives contain a variety of beneficial active phytonutrient compounds including polyphenols and flavonoids, which also appear to have significant anti-inflammatory properties.
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.
Red peppers are a good source of the carotenoid called lycopene, which is earning a reputation for helping to prevent prostate cancer as well as cancer of the bladder, cervix, and pancreas. Beta-cryptoxanthin, another carotenoid in red peppers, is holding promise for helping to prevent lung cancer related to smoking and secondhand smoke.
SMOKED SALMON
Smoked Salmon with Wine and Lemon
Ingredients
12 oz sliced smoked salmon (make sure to thaw if frozen)
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
½ lemon, juice only
¼ cup dry Italian White Wine
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
½ lemon, thinly sliced to decorate
1 tbsp. small capers (optional)
1 small white onion, sliced thinly to decorate
In a medium bowl add extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, white wine and ½ parsley. Whisk the ingredients together.
Add the smoked salmon, one slice at a time, being careful to not tear the slices. Add the capers. Very carefully, turn the salmon to coat with the dressing.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and leave in refridgerator until you are ready to serve. This could be prepared up to one full day ahead of serving.
Serve the salmon fillet slices nicely arranged on a platter. Decorate with the onion and lemon slices. Drizzle small amount of the white wine sauce over the the salmon fillets, using a spoon and serve immediately.
Serves 6
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
about the author: Rosemary Gullo
Rosemary Gullo is the author of Healthy Italian Cooking.
Healthy Italian Cooking is packed with dozens of tasty recipes and is Easy to Use. Each section takes you step by step through a new meal for your family. It is full of tips, tricks and secrets that will not only show you how to cook healthy Italian food, but will also cut down on cooking time and make dinner preparation simple.
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Italian Antipasto Salad Recipe - Easy Antipasto Recipes
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