Description
Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This salad combines al dente rotini pasta with a delightful medley of savory salami, pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, and tangy vegetables like artichokes, olives, and tomatoes. Tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette, this cold pasta salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve at picnics, potlucks, or as a satisfying meal prep option. With its colorful presentation and robust flavors, it’s sure to impress guests and family alike. Enjoy it as a side dish or make it the star of your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry rotini pasta
- 9 oz hard salami
- 6.5 oz pepperoni
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup olives
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- ½ cup pepperoncini
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red apple vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
- In a jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper for the vinaigrette.
- Chop salami and pepperoni; halve cherry tomatoes and olives; slice artichokes and pepperoncini.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with all prepared ingredients.
- Pour over vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg