Description
A vibrant and flavorful Italian antipasto pasta salad, combining fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and salami for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup salami, diced
- 1/2 cup pepperoni, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, salami, pepperoni, red onion, bell peppers, artichoke hearts, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust oil and seasoning to personal taste; chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, antipasto, Italian cuisine, salad recipes