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Easy Antipasti Pasta Salad Recipe

By: Rebecca  |  Published: May 20, 2017  |  Updated: July 10, 2020  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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Antipasti Pasta Salad is loaded with veggies, cheeses, herbs, and meats and coated in a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing. Perfect for large get-togethers like BBQs and potlucks! via @sugarandsoulco

Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with veggies, cheeses, herbs, and meats and coated in a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing. Perfect for large get-togethers like BBQs and potlucks!

Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with veggies, cheeses, herbs, and meats and coated in a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing.

Antipasti Pasta Salad Recipe

One would think that after two weeks in Italy earlier this month I’d be pasta, oil, and salumied (<<< is that a thing?) out, but it’s been quite the opposite actually and I’m craving them all more than ever! And this Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe sure hit the spot this week, checking off all the necessary components.

Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with veggies, cheeses, herbs, and meats!

Antipasto (not antipasta – that’s not really a thing, but if you combine it with pasta, it will ignite – kidding) is the appetizer course, served before the meal, in Italy.

Antipasti is the plural, and usually refers to the assortment of meats, cheeses, and veggies that are served. In this case, we’re serving them all mixed together in a delicious pasta salad that’s perfect for summer!

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Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe

What I love most about Italian food is that the simplest of ingredients can come together to create something truly delicious and wonderful. I love the olive oils and balsamic vinegar and the way they bring the vegetables to life. And let’s not forget the fresh herbs and all they add to the meats and cheeses.

Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with veggies, cheeses, herbs, and meats and coated in a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing.

This pasta salad recipe is super easy to mix up and it makes a TON, so it’s perfect for potlucks and BBQs where you know you’ll have a crowd.

A few things to note about this pasta salad recipe are:

  1. While it can be ready in just over an hour, it tastes best if you combine the salad ingredients and let them chill for an hour and then add the dressing and let it chill overnight. This gives the flavors time to meld and amplify. But it’s still tasty if you serve after an hour.
  2. While I prefer cavatappi pasta, you can use any pasta, but I recommend using something with ridges to help the dressing stick.
  3. While I never rinse my pasta for hot dishes, it’s very important that you rinse your pasta with cold water after straining to stop the cooking process.
  4. You can roast your own peppers or use store-bought, completely up to you 🙂
Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with veggies, cheeses, herbs, and meats and coated in a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing.
Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with veggies, cheeses, herbs, and meats and coated in a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing.

Antipasti Pasta Salad

Rebecca Hubbell
Antipasti Pasta Salad recipe is loaded with veggies, cheeses, herbs, and meats and coated in a simple balsamic and olive oil dressing.
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Prep Time 1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Servings 12
Calories 415

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 lb cavatappi pasta
  • 5 ounces pepperoni, chopped
  • 5 ounces salami, chopped
  • 3 ounces sliced black olives
  • 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
  • 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup scallions, diced
  • .7 ounce package Italian dressing seasoning
  • 1/4 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

Salad

  • Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Strain and run cold water over it to stop the cooking process.
  • Combine pasta with all other salad ingredients in a large bowl and cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Dressing

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • After chilling, mix together salad and dressing and serve. 

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Notes

This salad has the most flavor after combining the salad and dressing and allowing to refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 318mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1030IUVitamin C: 24.2mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1.3mg
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  1. Katherine says

    June 3, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Such a yummy combination of flavors! Love the olive oil dressing.

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