Antipasto Pasta Salad - A Make-Ahead Italian Delight

Enjoy this vibrant Antipasto Pasta Salad, a delightful mix of creamy dressing, salami, provolone, and fresh veggies.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar can be replaced with white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil use a neutral oil if needed
2 cloves garlic (minced) fresh is ideal, garlic powder works too
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning substitute with oregano or basil if preferred
to taste salt adjust according to dietary needs
to taste red pepper flakes omit for milder taste
to taste black pepper freshly cracked recommended

Salad

12 oz rotini pasta substitute with short pasta like penne or fusilli
4 oz salami can use turkey or vegetarian options
4 oz pepperoni can use turkey or vegetarian options
4 oz ham can use turkey or vegetarian options
8 oz provolone cheese mozzarella or cheddar can be used
1 pint cherry tomatoes seasonal tomatoes work well
2 cups iceberg lettuce consider arugula for a peppery flavor
0.5 cup pepperoncini peppers substitute with banana peppers or omit
optional black olives omit if not preferred

Equipment

mixing bowl
Large Pot
spatula
whisk

Method

Preparation

In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
Prep the salad ingredients: slice the meats, cube the cheese, halve the tomatoes, chop the pepperoncini, and slice the olives.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, meats, cheese, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and olives.
Pour the chilled dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Before serving, fold in the shredded iceberg lettuce.
Serve chilled and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, make ahead and refrigerate. Add lettuce just before serving to keep it fresh.

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