Antipasto Seafood Salad

ITALIAN SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of boiling water, boil for approximately 40-50 minutes the sliced calamari until tender, remove to a separate medium-sized bowl with a slotted spoon.
• Keeping the pot of boiling water add mussels and cook 10 minutes, remove to the same bowl with the calamari and add the shrimp to the boiling water and boil or 10 minutes, remove to the same bowl.
• Drain the fish in the medium-sized bowl a second time just to remove excess liquid and let cool. Add the chopped celery, grated carrot, chopped olives, chopped parsley , olive oil and lemon juice. Gently mix to combine well.
• Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to combine flavours.
• Before serving add a little more olive oil (3-4 tablespoons) and salt if necessary, you could also add some extra chopped fresh parsley. Some people like a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar or extra lemon juice. Serve with crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!

ANTIPASTO SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Thaw, drain and slice crab.
• Combine sliced mushrooms and cucumbers.
• Drain artichokes, reserve liquid.
• Combine the artichoke liquid with lemon juice, vinegar, garlic and spices.
• Pour over mushrooms and cucumbers.
• Marinate for two hours in the refrigerator.
• Drain the vegetables.
• Arrange the crab, tomatoes, cucumbers and mushrooms, and cheese attractively on a lettuce lined salad plate.

EVERYTHING ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• For the dressing: Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, garlic and oregano. While whisking, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: Place the romaine lettuce in a bowl. Drizzle over the dressing and toss. Arrange on a platter to make a base for the salad. Artfully place the meats, peppers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and mozzarella balls around the platter. Garnish with the basil leaves and drizzle with the balsamic glaze.

ANTIPASTO SALAD II

Steps:

• Combine the Genoa and sopressata salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice.
• Mix in the chopped olives. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, followed by the red wine vinegar and black pepper. Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
• Tear the fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad just before serving. Mix thoroughly and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• In large resealable food-storage plastic bag or glass baking dish, mix all ingredients. Gently move ingredients around in bag to mix well.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 12 hours to blend flavors. Drain before serving. Store in refrigerator.

SIMPLE ANTIPASTO SALAD (THE WAY MY MOM MADE IT)

Steps:

• Remove outer leaves and wash the iceberg lettuce and pat dry.
• Chop and shred the iceberg lettuce and place in large bowl.
• Chop the 1/4 inch-thick salami slices into bite-sized chunks. Add to the iceberg.
• Chop tomatoes, add to the iceberg.
• Sprinkle salad with desired amount of shredded mozzarella cheese.
• When ready to serve, pour over your favorite Italian dressing and toss to coat.
• Note: If you know there won't be enough people to finish the salad in one sitting, assemble only a small amount to serve at the time, and keep the rest of the prepared ingredients in separate containers in the fridge and assemble right before eating to prevent sogginess.