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Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
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Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italy to your table with minimal effort. This refreshing salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick weeknight dinner. Featuring a colorful mix of rotini pasta, savory salami, zesty olives, and creamy mozzarella, it’s a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a hearty main course or a delightful side. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this pasta salad is sure to impress at any gathering. Chill it before serving to let the flavors meld beautifully, making every bite an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz dry rotini pasta
  • 9 oz hard salami, chopped
  • 6.5 oz pepperoni, chopped
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup olives, pitted & halved
  • 8 oz mozzarella pearls
  • ½ cup pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil, sliced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red apple vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and red apple vinegar with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
  3. Prepare the salad ingredients by chopping the salami and pepperoni into bite-sized pieces and slicing the cherry tomatoes, olives, red onion, and basil.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with prepared ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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