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Antipasto Pasta Salad

Delicious Antipasto Pasta Salad for Easy Party Prep

This Antipasto Pasta Salad combines zesty Italian flavors with creamy dressing, making it a perfect dish for gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar substitute with white wine vinegar if needed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil can use canola oil as alternative
  • 1 clove garlic (minced) garlic powder can be used as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning dried oregano and basil can replace it
  • 1 pinch salt using sea salt is recommended
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes omit if preferring milder flavor
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly cracked is best
Salad
  • 12 ounces rotini pasta any short pasta can work
  • 4 ounces salami (sliced) mix and match your favorite deli meats
  • 4 ounces pepperoni (sliced)
  • 4 ounces ham (sliced)
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers (chopped) banana peppers can be used as a substitute
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese (cubed) mozzarella is a great alternative
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded) add just before serving
  • ½ cup black olives (optional) green olives can also be used

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Cook the Pasta
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water, add rotini pasta, and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Prep the Mix-Ins
  1. Slice salami and pepperoni, cube provolone, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop pepperoncini and black olives.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl with cooled pasta, add sliced meats, cubed cheese, halved tomatoes, chopped peppers, and olives. Mix gently.
Add Dressing
  1. Pour chilled dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Chill
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Serve
  1. Fold in shredded iceberg lettuce just before serving and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill before serving to meld flavors. Customize ingredients as desired. For leftovers, add olive oil or dressing to refresh.

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