The Dom's Antipasto Salad with Pasta

Elevate your pasta salad game with *The Dom's Antipasto Salad with Pasta*, a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the best of Italian antipasto to your table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender fusilli or rotini pasta with a medley of savory ingredients like salami, pepperoni, mozzarella, and marinated artichoke hearts. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing featuring extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and fresh garlic, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser. Juicy cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, and fresh basil add a burst of color and irresistible freshness to every bite. Perfect as a make-ahead dish for gatherings, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this chilled antipasto pasta salad is ready to impress in just 30 minutes of preparation. Pair it with crusty bread or a light Italian white wine for an unforgettable meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Fusilli or Rotini Pasta
• 6 ounces Salami (sliced into thin strips)
• 6 ounces Pepperoni (sliced into quarters)
• 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese (cubed)
• 1.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 0.75 cups Kalamata Olives (pitted and halved)
• 0.75 cups Marinated Artichoke Hearts (drained and quartered)
• 0.5 cups Roasted Red Peppers (sliced into thin strips)
• 0.5 cups Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cups Fresh Basil Leaves (chopped)
• 0.5 cups Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, honey, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, pepperoni, mozzarella cubes, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, red onion, and chopped basil.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, let it sit for 1-2 hours.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1960.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4615.5

Total Fat 364.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 535.4mg	0%
Sodium 12528.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 32.3g
Protein 149.4g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 2201.8mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 2804.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.8%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 16.4%