How to Make Antipasto Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Antipasto Pasta Salad is a delightful and versatile dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your table. This recipe is perfect for a summer barbecue, a potluck, or just a simple weeknight dinner. It's packed with a colorful array of fresh vegetables, savory meats, tangy cheese, and zesty dressing, making it a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound seashell pasta
  • ½ pound Asiago cheese, diced
  • ¼ pound Genoa salami, chopped
  • ¼ pound pepperoni sausage, chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Make the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool pasta, and drain again.
  • Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Add Asiago, salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives. Sprinkle dry dressing mix over top and stir until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Make the dressing: Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, pour dressing over chilled salad and mix until well combined.
  • Nutrition

    451 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 978mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 183mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 267mg