Antipasto Pasta Salad

This simple Italian-style antipasto pasta salad is ready in just 15 minutes. Serve it fresh or chill it for leftovers.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Antipasto Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 677kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 Can Opener
1 colander or fine mesh strainer

Ingredients

16 oz pasta 1 box farfalle, fusilli, rotini, or similar
1/2 medium red onion sliced thin
2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
12 oz jar of roasted red peppers
1 can artichoke hearts
1 can cannellini beans
6 oz pepperoni or salami chopped or sliced
8 oz mozzarella
1/4 cup fresh basil
grated parmesan for garnish, optional

For the Dressing

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp dried Italian herbs

Instructions

Prepare a pot of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package direction for al dente, about 8-11 minutes depending on the shape and type of pasta.
Meanwhile, drain and rinse the cannellini beans. Drain the artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers and roughly chop. Slice the cherry tomatoes, onion, and basil. Cut the pepperoni or salami into quarters or thin slices. Set the ingredients aside for mixing in the final step.
To make the dressing, add all the ingredients to a small jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake to combine or whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain and cool under running water before placing in a large mixing bowl. Add all of the prepped ingredients except for the dressing and mix to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the top and mix again. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese (if using), and enjoy.

Notes

To store, refrigerate the leftovers and enjoy within three days for best results. To avoid soggy ingredients, leave the pasta salad undressed until ready to serve again.

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