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Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for gatherings or a refreshing meal. It combines pasta with savory salami, briny olives, creamy mozzarella, and zesty Italian dressing for a delightful and easy-to-make salad that can be prepared in minutes.

Ingredients

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Pasta Salad Ingredients

  • 8 ounces pasta (rotini or penne work well)
  • 4 ounces sliced salami, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pitted olives, sliced (black or green)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed or pearl-sized balls
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta.
  2. Prepare ingredients: Slice the salami into bite-sized pieces. Slice the olives if whole. Cube the mozzarella if using block cheese.
  3. Combine pasta and ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, salami, olives, and mozzarella.
  4. Add dressing and toss: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
  5. Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Use your favorite pasta shape but consider short, sturdy types like rotini or penne for best results.
  • Feel free to substitute mozzarella with provolone or cheddar for a different flavor.
  • The salad is best eaten within 2 days when stored in the refrigerator.
  • Add chopped vegetables such as bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness and color.
  • Adjust the amount of Italian dressing to your taste preference, starting with less and adding more as needed.

Keywords: Italian pasta salad, antipasto salad, easy pasta salad, cold pasta salad, Italian dressing pasta

Find it online: https://cookwithyana.com/italian-antipasto-pasta-salad-recipe/