Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
Fresh and flavorful, Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad—a zesty mix of pasta, mozzarella, salami, and tomatoes in a tangy vinaigrette.
Course: SideCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
8 oz rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced olives
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced salami
1/4 cup basil leaves, torn
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, cubed mozzarella cheese, sliced salami, and torn basil leaves. Mix everything gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing for the salad.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything well to ensure that all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Fresh and vibrant, Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad combines tender rotini pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and savory salami, all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. With briny olives and fragrant basil, this refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick, flavorful meal.
