Antipasti Potato Salad Food

ANTIPASTO POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a dutch oven; cover with water and bring to a boil.
• Cover; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Add artichoke hearts (unless using canned); cook an additional 4 mintues or until potatoes are tender. Drain, cool slightly.
• Cut potatoes into quarters and place in a large bowl.
• Cut artichokes in half crosswise.
• Add the artichokes, olives, onion, and parsley to potato; set aside.
• Combine vinegar and next six ingredients in a bowl and stir well.
• Pour mixture over potato mixture and toss gently.
• Serve warm, or cover and chill.

ANTIPASTI SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: To mellow the minced onion, soak it in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain well, pat dry, and put in a serving bowl.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing: Smash the garlic clove, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and, with the side of a large knife, mash and smear the mixture to a coarse paste. Put the paste in a bowl and add the orange zest, vinegar, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper, to taste. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
• Using a handheld mandoline or a knife, cut the fennel lengthwise into long, thin slices. Add to the onion and toss with the chickpeas, peppers, artichoke hearts, arugula, parsley, and dressing. Scatter the olives and shave the Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top.

ANTIPASTO CHEF'S SALAD

Steps:

• Put the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with water by 2 inches; bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a pot of salted water, bring to a simmer and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and keep warm. Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Drizzle in the olive oil, whisking, until the dressing is creamy. Add the potatoes, giardiniera, salami, olives, chives and kale, and toss. Peel and quarter the eggs. Add to the salad and gently toss.

ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine lettuce, salami, chopped hot pickled vegetables, olives, red peppers and artichoke hearts. Drizzle vinegar and oil over the salad. Toss salad and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

ANTIPASTI POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, 10 minutes; drain and pat dry.
• Meanwhile, put the potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with cold water and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, the sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss until the potatoes absorb most of the dressing.
• Add the giardiniera, provolone, salami, artichoke hearts, olives and red onion to the bowl with the potatoes; toss. Let cool to room temperature.
• Drizzle the potato salad with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Add the basil and season with salt and pepper. Toss again just before serving.

ANTIPASTO SALAD PLATTER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the ham, olives and pepperoni. On a platter or individual salad plates, arrange the lettuce, olive mixture and tomatoes. Drizzle with dressing; sprinkle with cheese.

ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the first seven ingredients in large bowl.
• In a medium size bowl combine balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle vinegar and oil over the salad just before you serve and toss or you can serve the dressing on the side.

CHEF JOHN'S ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander, but do not rinse; stir to release heat. Allow to cool in the colander for 5 to 10 minutes.
• While pasta cools, add garlic and anchovy to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork to crush the anchovy and garlic into a paste. Add Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until dressing is smooth, thick, and coats the back of a spoon.
• Pour cooled pasta into the bowl of dressing and toss with a large spoon until well coated.
• Stir red onion, jalapeno, pepperoncini, red pepper, artichokes, black olives, green olives into the salad. Add salami, pepperoni, and ham; mix thoroughly. Add Provolone cheese. Mix with a spoon thoroughly to combine. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, 3 to 12 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator, add chopped parsley and tomatoes, and mix thoroughly. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Place in a large salad bowl.
• Add the next 12 ingredients; mix well.
• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, shake oil and lemon juice.
• Pour over salad and toss.
• Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
• Stir before serving.

GRILLED POTATO ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes and cut into wedges. Place in a large bowl. Add the oil, salt and pepper; toss to coat., Transfer potatoes to a grill wok or basket. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.

ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.

FRESH ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 5 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Drain and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine mushrooms, artichokes, broccoli, cheese, cauliflower, red pepper, olives, pepperoncini and cooked asparagus. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving.