Name: Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 8-10
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) rotini pasta or farfalle; 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved; 8 ounces (225g) fresh mozzarella pearls, drained; 6 ounces (170g) thinly sliced salami, quartered; 6 ounces (170g) provolone cheese, cubed; 1 cup (150g) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 3/4 cup (115g) pitted kalamata olives, halved; 1/2 cup (75g) roasted red peppers, diced; 1/2 cup (75g) pepperoncini peppers, sliced; 1/3 cup (15g) fresh basil leaves, torn; 1/4 cup (10g) fresh parsley, chopped; 2/3 cup (160ml) Italian vinaigrette dressing; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Cook the pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian vinaigrette, olive oil, minced garlic, and dried oregano until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
Combine salad ingredients

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, salami, provolone cheese, artichoke hearts, olives, roasted red peppers, and pepperoncini peppers.
Add the herbs

Gently fold in the fresh basil and parsley, reserving a small amount for garnish if desired.
Dress the salad

Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Chill before serving

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) to allow the flavors to develop and marry. The longer it sits, the more flavorful it becomes.
Final adjustments

Before serving, gently toss the salad again and taste. Adjust seasoning if needed with additional salt, pepper, or a splash more dressing if the pasta has absorbed too much.

Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

Instructions

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