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Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 550
This vibrant pasta salad is packed with Italian flavors and is perfect for gatherings or a quick meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz. dry rotini pasta (or your favorite short pasta)

Meats

  • 9 oz. hard salami, chopped (or ¾ cup presliced)
  • 6.5 oz. pepperoni, chopped (or ½ cup presliced)

Vegetables

  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained & quartered
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup olives, pitted & halved (kalamata, green or a mixture of the two)
  • ½ cup pepperoncini, sliced
  • 8 oz. mozzarella pearls
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced thin
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil, sliced thin

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package's directions, then drain and cool completely.
  • Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together and chill in the refrigerator.
  • Prepare the salad ingredients by cutting the salami, pepperoni, and tomatoes, and slicing the olives, red onion, and basil.
  • Add the cooled pasta to a large bowl with the other ingredients and toss with dressing.
  • Serve with shredded parmesan and extra basil if desired.

Notes

Chill the salad for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta