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Delicious Easy Antipasto Pasta Salad with deli meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables.

Italian Deli Style Antipasto Pasta Salad

A vibrant, satisfying pasta salad inspired by the traditional Italian antipasto platter, featuring a medley of meats, cheeses, and vegetables, perfect for meal prep and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base Ingredients
  • 12 oz rotini pasta You can also use penne or bowties.
Meats
  • 6 oz salami or pepperoni Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
Cheese
  • 8 oz mozzarella pearls or cubed provolone Add your preferred cheese.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup black and green olives A mix works great.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes For freshness and color.
  • 1/2 cup marinated artichokes Adds deli flavor.
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers Jarred or fresh works.
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini Optional for tang.
  • 1 cup chickpeas or cucumber For additional bulk.
  • 1 cup spinach Optional.
Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian dressing Store-bought or homemade.
Seasoning
  • to taste cracked black pepper
  • to taste oregano
  • to taste pepperoncini juice Optional for extra tang.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted water until just tender, then drain and rinse under cool water.
  2. Chop the salami or pepperoni, slice the red onion and prepare all other ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
Mixing
  1. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, meats, cheese, olives, and veggies.
  2. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  3. Finish with cracked black pepper, oregano, and a splash of pepperoncini juice if desired.
Chilling
  1. Let the salad sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir again and add a touch more dressing if it looks dry.

Notes

Better on day two as flavors mingle. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Stir and refresh with dressing or olive oil before serving leftovers.