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Antipasto Pasta Salad

Antipasto Pasta Salad: Vibrant, No-Mayo Summer Delight

A vibrant Antipasto Pasta Salad that's easy to prepare and perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta Use for best texture
For the Salad
  • 6 ounces salami Can use turkey or veggie slices
  • 8 ounces mozzarella balls Feta or goat cheese can be used
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup olives Choose Kalamata or green olives
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts Marinated mushrooms are a substitute
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers Fresh bell peppers can be used
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing Homemade balsamic vinaigrette recommended

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • spatula or large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions, 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with sliced salami, mozzarella balls, halved cherry tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together vinaigrette ingredients until fully emulsified.
  4. Drizzle the vinaigrette over pasta and ingredient mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day ahead and actually tastes better after the flavors meld together overnight. Store in an airtight container for best freshness.

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