Delicioso Antipasto Pasta Salad
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly flavorful, the Delicioso Antipasto Pasta Salad is the ultimate fusion of Italian antipasto and refreshing pasta salad. Packed with al dente penne, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, briny Kalamata olives, savory salami strips, and creamy fresh mozzarella balls, every bite is a medley of textures and tastes. Tossed in a homemade dressing bursting with the tanginess of red wine vinegar, the sweetness of honey, and the earthy warmth of oregano, this salad is a flavor-packed masterpiece. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing side dish or a light main course, it’s elevated with fresh basil garnish and tastes even better after chilling for 30 minutes to let those bold flavors meld together. Easy to make in just 30 minutes, this antipasto pasta salad is a must-try for your next potluck, picnic, or summer gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 350 grams Penne pasta
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 120 grams Salami
- 200 grams Fresh mozzarella balls
- 10 grams Basil leaves
- 60 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 milliliters Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 minced Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Slice the Kalamata olives in halves and the salami into thin strips.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, Kalamata olives, salami, and fresh mozzarella balls.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chiffonade (thinly slice) the basil leaves, then sprinkle them over the salad as a garnish.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3283 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.2 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.9 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 287 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 7026 mg | 305% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 322.1 g | 117% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.9 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.1 g | ||
| Protein | 118.8 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1292 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 2818 mg | 60% | |
*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.
