Description
Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Italy in every bite. Combining fresh vegetables, savory salami, and creamy mozzarella with a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for casual gatherings, picnics, or simply as a delightful lunch. Easy to prepare and bursting with color, this recipe will impress your guests and create lasting culinary memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 6 oz salami, sliced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with vegetables, salami, mozzarella balls, and basil.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg