Description
Gnocchi Antipasto Salad is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines soft gnocchi with fresh vegetables, cheeses, and cured meats, all brought together with a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shelf-stable or refrigerated gnocchi
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls (or diced fresh mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup sliced black or Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup salami, diced or chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, roasted red peppers, salami, and basil.
- Dress & serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding other antipasto ingredients like artichokes or pepperoncini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg