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Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad

Zesty Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad for Summer Fun

Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful, and quick summer dish ideal for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta or bow tie pasta
For the Salad
  • 4 ounces Hard Salami sliced or chopped
  • 4 ounces Pepperoni sliced or chopped
  • 1 can Canned Artichoke Hearts quartered
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Olives mix of Kalamata and green olives
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini pre-sliced
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Pearls no cutting required
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil adjust to preference
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil light-tasting
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Medium Bowl
  • glass jar
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Slice hard salami and pepperoni, halve cherry tomatoes, slice red onion, and chop artichokes. Keep everything organized.
  4. Combine and Chill: Mix cooled pasta with salad ingredients. Pour vinaigrette, mix gently, cover, and chill for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Serve Your Salad: Toss salad, adjust seasoning if needed, and optionally garnish with parmesan and fresh basil. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Best enjoyed cold, and can be prepared ahead of time. Keep vinaigrette separate until serving.

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