Description
This Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines pasta with a variety of zesty ingredients, making it a perfect side or main dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of rotini pasta
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup of sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup of diced salami
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, black olives, pepperoncini, salami, red onion, and basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences or dietary restrictions.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a vegan version, omit the mozzarella and salami or replace them with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg