Mixed Italian Meat and Cheese Salad with Pepperoncini Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

A robust salad bursting with diced Italian meats, mixed cheeses, pepperoncini peppers, and a sharp vinaigrette that brightens every bite. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed greens, Italian salami, mortadella into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 2 oz, diced Italian salami
• 2 oz, diced mortadella
• 1/2 cup, diced aged provolone cheese
• 1/2 cup, diced fresh mozzarella
• 1/3 cup, chopped pepperoncini peppers
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens with 2 oz diced Italian salami, 2 oz diced mortadella, 1/2 cup diced aged provolone, 1/2 cup diced fresh mozzarella, and 1/3 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers.
3. Step 3: Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
4. Step 4: Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of spicy, savory, and tangy flavors in this hearty Italian salad.