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    Home » Salad » Antipasto Pasta Salad

    Published: Sep 23, 2016 · Modified: Apr 16, 2021 by Lisa Johnson

    Antipasto Pasta Salad

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    What is Antipasto Salad? Salami, pepperoni, roasted turkey, bell peppers, and rotini tossed in a light homemade Italian dressing for the perfect light lunch | cookingwithcurls.com

    Antipasto Pasta Salad is simple to put together with fresh vegetables, deli meats, cheeses, and pasta all tossed in a homemade Italian dressing. It is the perfect combination of Italian flavors that is delicious anytime of year. 

    Salami, pepperoni, roasted turkey, bell peppers, and rotini tossed in a light homemade Italian dressing served in a white bowl.

    Do you ever go somewhere, and it sparks old memories? Whether it's the taste of food, the smells that you are surrounded with, or just the surroundings... something just seems to click and you find your mind wandering back to that previous experience. That happened to me last week while I was eating an Italian Sandwich  in the middle of Windmill Winery.

    I remembered the Antipasto Salad that I made as part of a picnic lunch for a group of friends that went roaming the countryside in Iowa a few years ago searching for a winery that was quite literally in the middle on nowhere, lol

    This is not just your ordinary Italian Pasta Salad tossed with a few vegetables and Italian Dressing. This is a hearty salad that is loaded with all of the meats and vegetables that you would find on an antipasto platter, tossed with cooked pasta and a light dressing.

    Looking down on a white, rectangle bowl filled with salami, pepperoni, roasted turkey, bell peppers, and rotini tossed in a light homemade Italian dressing.

    Antipasto Salad would traditionally be served first, at the beginning of the meal. Personally, I quite enjoy it as a full meal. All of your food groups are covered, and the leftovers keep beautifully in the refrigerator....and I haven't even gotten to how incredibly easy it is prepare, it's super, super fast!!

    How to make Antipasto Pasta Salad:

    Cook, drain and cool your pasta. I used Rotini, but your favorite will work just fine.

    Seed and cut your bell peppers into thin strips.

    Thinly sliced green, red, and yellow bell peppers on a cutting board.

    Toss them into an extra-large mixing bowl. Now slice your pepperoni and salami and onion into thin strips.

    Thin slices of pepperoni on a cutting board.

    Ask the person behind the deli counter for a 1/2 pound slice of smoked turkey, then slice it into strips.

    Thin slices of turkey breast on a cutting board.

    I sliced them a second time horizontally across the middle. You can also cut them into bite sized chunks if you prefer. Toss your sliced meats into the bowl.

    I sliced the tomatoes.

    Cherry tomatoes sliced in half on a cutting board.

    and mozzarella pearls/balls in half.

    Mini mozzarella balls cut in half.

    and I forgot the add the black olives! Slice them or leave them whole and toss it all into the bowl.

    Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or measuring cup.

    Italian dressing in a glass measuring cup.

    Add the cooled pasta to the bowl, drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine.

    Sliced meats, bell peppers, and rotini pasta in a large white bowl.

    Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan and parsley on top, toss to combine and you're ready to serve.

    Salami, pepperoni, roasted turkey, bell peppers, and rotini tossed in a light homemade Italian dressing in a white bowl.

    All you need now is a nice glass of Pinot Noir and you are set!

    Recipe Notes & Tips:

    • You can also add artichoke hearts if you like.
    • I am not kidding about the extra-large mixing bowl. Grab the largest bowl that you can find!

    Tools used to create this recipe:

    • Cutting board
    • Chefs knife
    • Rotini pasta
    • Measuring cup
    • Extra-large mixing bowl - mine is an old Tupperware bowl, but this huge stainless steel bowl would work great.

    Additional classic Italian recipes:

    • Instant Pot Minestrone Soup
    • Skillet Chicken Cacciatore
    • Grilled Pizza Margherita
    • Fusilli al Pomodoro
    • Linguine alla Carbonara

    Classic Italian Dessert Recipes:

    • Affogato
    • Classic Tiramisu
    • Amaretto Tiramisu

    Buon Appetito!!

    What is Antipasto Salad? Salami, pepperoni, roasted turkey, bell peppers, and rotini tossed in a light homemade Italian dressing for the perfect light lunch | cookingwithcurls.com

    Antipasto Salad

    Antipasto Pasta Salad is simple to put together with fresh vegetables, meats, cheeses, and pasta all tossed in a homemade Italian dressing.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: pasta salad
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 8 Servings
    Calories: 671kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound rotini pasta cooked, drained, and cooled
    • 1 large green bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
    • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
    • 1 large yellow bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
    • 1 medium onion sliced into thin strips
    • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
    • 1 cup black olives sliced or cut in half
    • .25 pound salami cut into strips
    • .25 pound pepperoni cut into strips
    • 0.5 pound smoked turkey cut into strips
    • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls/balls
    • 0.5 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
    • .25 cup chopped Italian parsley

    Dressing

    • .75 cups extra virgin olive oil
    • .33 cup red wine vinegar
    • 1 large clove garlic pressed or finely chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • sea salt and black pepper to taste
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    Instructions

    • Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or measuring cup and set aside.
    • Place all salad ingredients into an extra large mixing bowl.
    • Add the dressing and toss to combine.

    Notes

    • I did sprinkle some chopped Italian parsley over the top to add some color, but that is optional.
    • You can also add artichoke hearts if you like.
    • I am not kidding about the extra-large mixing bowl. Grab the largest bowl that you can find!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 978mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 63.6mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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