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BEST Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe

This Antipasto Pasta Salad is a combination of all your favorite antipasto ingredients in a delicious pasta salad! The perfect dish to bring to any summer picnic or family get together!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta salad
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

ANTIPASTO SALAD

  • 1 lb dry pasta I used rotini
  • 1 15 ounce can extra large black olives drained
  • 1 15 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts drained and each quartered artichoke heart cut in half length-wise
  • 1 8 ounce container grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup marinated mushrooms cut in small pieces
  • 4 scallions cut in small pieces not the green ends
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic chopped
  • ½ cup mild banana pepper rings
  • 1 9 ounce soppressata or pepperoni cut into small cubes
  • 1 8 ounce container fresh mozzarella pearls (or larger fresh mozzarella cut into small cubes
  • sea salt-to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • fresh basil chopped
  • 1 batch Italian Herb Vinaigrette see below

ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
  • 1 lemon the juice and zest-I used organic
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

Instructions

Pasta Salad

  1. Cook the pasta in a large stockpot of generously salted water al dente according to package directions. Drain pasta.
  2. In a large bowl, add pasta, olives, artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, scallions, chopped garlic, banana pepper rings and half of the vinaigrette into the bowl.
  3. Toss well to combine.
  4. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve
  5. Just before serving add salami, mozzarella, parsley and basil.
  6. Toss to combine and taste. If needed, add additional dressing and serve. If needed, add more salt and pepper. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

TO MAKE THE ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE

  1. In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together until combined.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information presented below is an approximation and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients to make the salad taste its best. Look for fresh vegetables and herbs, and choose a good quality olive oil and vinegar for the vinaigrette.
Be sure to cook the pasta al dente, so it doesn't become mushy when mixed with the other ingredients.
For best results, allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the pasta to absorb some of the dressing.
If you're making the salad ahead of time, wait to add the salami, mozzarella, parsley, and basil until just before serving. This will keep the salad from becoming soggy.
Don't be afraid to customize the salad with your favorite ingredients. Consider adding roasted red peppers, grilled chicken, or sun-dried tomatoes to make it your own
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