Description
This Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe is your go-to dish for any summer gathering, blending a vibrant array of flavors and textures that everyone will love. With its colorful ingredients like black olives, artichoke hearts, and fresh herbs, this salad delivers a delightful taste in every bite. Not only is it quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but it also serves 10 people, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family dinners. The best part? Most of the ingredients require no cooking, so you can effortlessly toss everything together and enjoy a refreshing dish that enhances any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry rotini pasta
- 15 oz extra-large black olives
- 15 oz quartered artichoke hearts
- 8 oz grape tomatoes
- 1 cup marinated mushrooms
- 4 scallions
- 2 tsp fresh garlic
- ½ cup banana pepper rings
- 9 oz turkey pepperoni
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red-apple vinegar
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine olives, artichokes, tomatoes, mushrooms, scallions, garlic, banana peppers, turkey pepperoni, and mozzarella.
- 3. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice/zest, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- 4. Add cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with other ingredients.
- 5. Pour vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- 6. Serve immediately or chill for up to two hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or cheeses. For added flavor depth, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.