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Keto Antipasto Salad

This Keto Antipasto Salad is loaded with flavor thanks to the variety of keto-friendly ingredients and simple-but-flavorful dressing! Serve as a side dish or salad topping.

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Looking for a keto-friendly picnic, family reunion, or summer party recipe? This simple Keto Antipasto Salad recipe fits the bill! It can be served as a side dish or salad topping and can be customized to your tastes. It is fresh and full of flavor… but not carbs!

Ingredients Needed for Keto Antipasto Salad

Ingredient quantities are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Salad ingredients:

  • Genoa salami
  • Pepperoni
  • Provolone cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Tomatoes
  • Pepperoncinis
  • Black olives
  • Red bell pepper
  • Red onion

TIP: I suggest purchasing the pepperoni and salami directly from the deli counter. (You can purchase the provolone and mozzarella this way too if you’d like.) Ask for it to be sliced a little thicker — I like mine at about 1/2″.

Dressing ingredients:

How to Make Low Carb Antipasto Salad

This is just a quick overview of how to make the low carb antipasto salad. For the recipe in detail, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.

Combine and mix all antipasto ingredients in a large bowl.

overhead view of large bowl containing keto antipasto ingredients mixed together

Combine and mix dressing, adjusting salt and pepper to taste. Toss antipasto salad with dressing to coat.

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How to Serve Keto Antipasto Salad

This is a very protein-heavy salad, so a little portion goes a long way. You can:

  • Serve it on lettuce as a salad topping
  • Serve it as a side (it pairs well with something light or with other side dishes)
  • Add additional keto-friendly vegetables like cauliflower
  • Add cooked and cubed boneless, skinless chicken breasts for an additional protein source and increase the servings even more (e.g., 15-20 servings instead of 10)

Where Can I Find Keto-Friendly Pepperoni and Salami?

I’ve had a few readers ask about keto-friendly pepperoni on my Keto Pepperoni Chips recipe. Specifically, they ask about pepperoni without added sugar since sugar isn’t the most keto-friendly ingredient. The truth is this: when it comes to deli meats like pepperoni, salami, roast beef, turkey breast, etc., you often find a tiny amount of sugar (dextrose) in the ingredients. It’s so small that the carbs remain at 0g or 1g per serving, but it’s often there.

Non-dried deli meats (like roast beef and turkey breast) are easier to find without sugar, although you do pay a premium for sugar-free versions. Dried and salted deli meats, like pepperoni and salami, are nearly impossible to find without a tiny amount of sugar. (If someone knows where to find them, please let me know!)

If eaten in moderation, you should have no problems with occasional deli meats on a keto diet. Processed meats aren’t the healthiest food ever, but they’re certainly tasty. 🙂

What does “antipasto” mean?

Antipasto is the word used to describe “the traditional beginning/first course of a formal Italian meal.” (Wikipedia)

What is in an antipasto salad?

There isn’t a specific antipasto recipe, although it often includes dried meat, cheese, olives, vegetables, etc. Some antipasto recipes are served platter-style, whereas others (like this one) are served as salads.

How many net carbs are in antipasto?

It depends on the antipasto recipe you’re using, although traditional antipasto recipes generally contain keto-friendly ingredients. This antipasto recipe contains 2.9g net carbs per serving.

Will eating salad stop ketosis?

Salad will only stop ketosis if you include ingredients that aren’t keto-friendly. You can make a keto-friendly salad by using keto salad and keto salad dressing ingredients.

What is an Italian antipasto salad?

“Antipasto salad” and “Italian antipasto salad” are interchangeable – antipasto is rooted in Italian cuisine.

Why is it called antipasto salad?

The words “antipasto salad” are derived from Latin roots (“anti” and “pastus”) that translate to “before meal.” This means an antipasto salad is the salad served before the meal.

How do I Make Antipasto Salad Keto-Friendly?

You make antipasto salad keto-friendly by substituting the heavy carb ingredients with lower carb ingredients. You will need to replace wheat pasta noodles with additional meats, cheeses and cauliflower (optional). Your salad will still have the same taste despite the substitution, but it will be much lower in net carbs.

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Nutrition Facts for Keto Antipasto Salad

  • 256 calories
  • 20.8g fat
  • 13.1g protein
  • 2.9g net carbs
overhead view of bowl containing keto antipasto ingredients next to bowl containing dressing ingredients

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Keto Antipasto Salad

This Keto Antipasto Salad is loaded with flavor thanks to the variety of keto-friendly ingredients and simple-but-flavorful dressing! Serve as a side dish or salad topping.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian, Western
Keyword: keto antipasto salad, keto salad, low carb antipasto salad, low carb salad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 256kcal

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 5 oz Genoa salami cubed
  • 5 oz pepperoni cubed
  • 5 oz provolone cheese cubed
  • 5 oz mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 2 cups tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncinis
  • 1/4 cup black olives halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 6 tbsp Swerve Confectioners
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt more to taste
  • 1/2 pepper more to taste

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients and mix.
  • In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.

Notes

I suggest purchasing the pepperoni and salami directly from the deli counter. (You can purchase the provolone and mozzarella this way too if you’d like.) Ask for it to be sliced a little thicker — I like mine at about 1/2″.

This is a very protein-heavy salad, so a little portion goes a long way. You can:
  • Serve it on lettuce as a salad topping
  • Serve it as a side (it pairs well with something light or with other side dishes)
  • Add additional keto-friendly vegetables like cauliflower
  • Add cooked and cubed boneless, skinless chicken breasts for an additional protein source and increase the servings even more (e.g., 15-20 servings instead of 10)
Nutrition Facts
Keto Antipasto Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 Calories from Fat 187
% Daily Value*
Fat 20.8g32%
Saturated Fat 8.2g51%
Sodium 763mg33%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1.1g5%
Protein 13.1g26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Disclaimer



Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.

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    • Hi Melanie, Thank you so much! 🙂 To get the serving size, weigh the entire salad and divide it by 10. (I apologize – I had this written down somewhere but have misplaced it. I’ll check when I make the recipe again!)

  • 5 stars
    6 tablespoons of Swerve seems extreme. It’s this correct? I’m doubling the recipe and can’t imagine putting that much artificial sweetner in this dressing. Great Recipe though!

    • Hi Kim! 6 tbsp is correct (I like the dressing a bit sweet), but you can reduce or omit it (or use another keto-friendly sweetener to taste).

    • Hi Jill, Thank you so much for the recommendation! I’ll definitely check that out the next time I’m there. 🙂

  • Just thought I’d share a tip here. Applegate Farms makes lunchmeats and I have yet to find one with dextrose. They do use sugar in small amounts in their meats, but there is no added sugar in their pepperoni.

    • Hi Eiren, Thanks so much for sharing! I’ll definitely look for that brand the next time I’m grocery shopping.

  • 5 stars
    So simple and so good! Just what I needed for Summertime. Sometimes I just want something to pick at rather than a full blown heavy meal. This is it! Nixed the dressing and just added Balsamic Vinaigrette on a serving-by-serving basis. Yum!

  • 5 stars
    These salad is amazing! I’m always adding different antipasto toppings that I love and depending on the crowd I’ll add a funky shaped pasta.

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