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Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad

Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Summer Favorite

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad, a delightful mix of rotini pasta, cured meats, and creamy mozzarella, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Dry Rotini Pasta Can substitute with bow tie or other short pasta.
For the Meats
  • 4 oz Hard Salami Pre-sliced or chopped.
  • 4 oz Pepperoni Chopped or pre-sliced.
For the Veggies
  • 1 can Canned Artichoke Hearts Quartered to reduce prep time.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved for texture and flavor.
  • 1 cup Olives Mix of Kalamata and green.
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini Pre-sliced for convenience.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Chopped to taste.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil Mild flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar Adds acidity.
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 1 tbl Italian Seasoning Herbs and spices blend.
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Medium Bowl or Jar
  • Cutting Board
  • sharp knife
  • large mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk to emulsify and chill.
  3. Chop salami and pepperoni, halve cherry tomatoes, prepare artichoke hearts, slice olives and red onion, and chop basil.
  4. In a large bowl, mix cooled pasta with salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, artichokes, olives, onion, pepperoncini, and mozzarella. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss.
  5. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Toss once more before serving, and garnish with cheese and basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize your pasta salad by swapping ingredients per your taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. Refresh with additional dressing if needed before serving.

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