Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of Italy with this Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad. Perfectly cooked pasta mingles with fresh vegetables, savory meats, and creamy cheeses, creating a delightful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a family gathering or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad can be made in just 30 minutes and is easily customizable to suit your tastes. Dive into this easy-to-make recipe that guarantees satisfaction in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (mixed colors), diced
- 4 oz salami or pepperoni, sliced
- 8 oz mozzarella balls
- ½ cup olives, pitted and halved
- ½ cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and olives into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables, salami or pepperoni, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving for optimal flavor blending.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg