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Antipasto Pasta Salad

Antipasto Pasta Salad: A Flavor-Packed Italian Delight

Discover the delicious flavors of Antipasto Pasta Salad—a vibrant and customizable dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar substitute with white wine vinegar or lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin recommended
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning fresh herbs can enhance taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Salad
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta any short pasta can be used
  • 4 ounces salami sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 ounces pepperoni sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 ounces ham sliced into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers sliced
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded, added before serving
  • ½ cup black olives pitted and sliced

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Pasta Cooking
  1. Boil salted water in a large pot, add rotini pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
Ingredient Preparation
  1. Slice salami, pepperoni, and ham into bite-sized pieces. Dice provolone cheese and chop cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, and olives.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with all prepared ingredients, gently tossing to distribute evenly.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is coated evenly.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Add shredded lettuce before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare several hours in advance or the night before. Store in an airtight container for up to three days and add lettuce just before serving to keep it fresh.

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