Antipasto Pasta Salad
Delight in the robust flavors of our Antipasto Pasta Salad! Bursting with Italian-inspired ingredients, it's perfect for every occasion.
Servings: 10 servings
Equipment
- colander
Ingredients
Salad:
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 9 ounces hard salami sausage quartered lengthways and cut into ¼” slices
- 6 ounces pepperoni sausage cut in half and cut into ¼” slices
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls drained
- 13.75 ounces quartered artichoke hearts drained
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup olives halved lengthways
- ½ large red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
Dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese finely grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente in salted water according to package directions. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water for 1 minute, then set aside to finish cooling.
- While the pasta is cooling, prepare the salad garnishes and dressing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
- Place the cooled pasta and remaining salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again until evenly coated.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Customize the salad with additions like pepperoncini, cubed provolone, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted bell pepper, and fresh basil.
- Running the pasta under cold water stops the cooking process to maintain al dente texture.
- Pasta can be cooked up to 24 hours before making the salad; toss in olive oil and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 591kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg
