Description
A vibrant and flavorful Italian antipasto pasta salad that’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup salami or pepperoni, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse briefly under cool water, then shake off excess water.
- Mix the salad by combining cooled pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, olives, salami, mozzarella, red onion, and basil in a large bowl.
- Dress with Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper, then toss until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors.
Notes
This salad is great for make-ahead meals and improves with chilling. Add extra dressing before serving if it appears dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian