Antipasto Pasta Salad – A Vibrant, Flavor-Packed Mediterranean
Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant and hearty Italian-inspired dish.It combines pasta with meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables.A tangy dressing ties all the flavors together beautifully.Perfect for picnics, parties, or meal prep.Easy to customize with your favorite ingredients.A refreshing yet satisfying salad for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup black olives (sliced)
- ½ cup green olives
- ½ cup salami (sliced)
- ½ cup pepperoni (optional)
- ½ cup cucumber (chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, salami, cucumber, onion, and peppers.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Toss again before serving to refresh flavors.
Notes
- Use short pasta shapes for best texture.
- Cool pasta completely before mixing.
- Adjust dressing to taste.
- Add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Use high-quality olive oil for best results.
- Swap meats for vegetarian options if desired.
- Store in refrigerator for freshness.
- Best served chilled.