Description
A vibrant dish that blends classic Italian antipasto with comforting pasta salad, perfect for picnics or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 cup sliced salami
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it and rinse it under cold water to cool it down and stop the cooking process.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, salami, pepperoni, black olives, artichoke hearts, diced red onion, and chopped basil.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Season your salad with salt and pepper to taste. For best results, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be customized with different meats or made vegetarian by omitting the meats. It’s perfect for gatherings and stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg