Greek Antipasti for a Simple Mediterranean Spread

This Greek antipasti dish is a simple, Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that’s perfect for warm spring afternoons. Featuring classic Italian flavors, it draws from traditional recipes rooted in Southern Italy, offering a fresh and flavorful start to any meal.

Ingredients

For the antipasta:

• 1/4 medium head radicchio, thinly sliced
• 1 romaine lettuce head, thinly sliced (outer leaves discarded)
• 1 large tomato, medium-sized cubed
• 1 zucchini, medium-sized cubed
• 2 ounces kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 medium red onion, halved lengthwise and sliced against grain
• 2 ounces roasted red bell peppers
• 2 ounces dried salami or sopressata (or both), sliced in half

For the dressing:

• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon liquid stevia
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl toss radicchio, romaine, tomatoes and zucchini in half of the dressing.

2. On a large salad serving platter mound lettuce mixture in center.

3. Place Kalamata olives, roasted red bell peppers and onion in three separate locations on platter.

4. Place dried salami and/or sopressata between the olives, peppers and onion, and drizzle with more dressing.