Antipasto Spinach Salad

A jazzed-up Italian dressing tops off this fresh-tasting medley. With lots of red and green color, this is a festive starter for your Christmas feast.

Antipasto Spinach Salad

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 10 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon dried currants
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups torn radicchio leaves
  • 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound hard salami, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup julienned roasted sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • 1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30-45 seconds or until heated through.
  • 2. In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, radicchio, beans, artichokes, onion, salami, mozzarella, pepper and parsley. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 176 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 646mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.