Unforgettable Antipasto Pasta Salad – A Gastronomic Delight

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1poundseashell pasta

  • ½poundAsiago cheese, diced

  • ¼poundGenoa salami, chopped

  • ¼poundpepperoni sausage, chopped

  • 3mediumtomatoes, chopped

  • 1mediumred bell pepper, diced

  • 1mediumgreen bell pepper, chopped

  • 1(6 ounce) canblack olives, drained and chopped

  • 1(.7 ounce) packagedry Italian-style salad dressing mix

  • ¾cupextra virgin olive oil

  • ¼cupbalsamic vinegar

  • 2tablespoonsdried oregano

  • 1tablespoondried parsley

  • 1tablespoongrated Parmesan cheese

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Make the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool pasta, and drain again.

  2. Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Add Asiago, salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives. Sprinkle dry dressing mix over top and stir until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  3. Make the dressing: Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.

  4. When ready to serve, pour dressing over chilled salad and mix until well combined.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories451
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g
37%
Saturated Fat
8g
41%
Cholesterol
37mg
12%
Sodium
978mg
43%
Total Carbohydrate
33g
12%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
15g
30%
Vitamin C
25mg
28%
Calcium
183mg
14%
Iron
3mg
14%
Potassium
267mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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