Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
If you’re in search of a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish, look no further than this Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad. Bursting with flavors and textures, this pasta salad effortlessly combines the savory taste of turkey, fresh vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or family gatherings, it not only comes together in about 30 minutes but also allows for customization based on your preferences. Whether you’re serving kids or adults, this colorful salad is guaranteed to disappear quickly from your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry rotini pasta
- 9 oz hard turkey slices
- 6.5 oz turkey pepperoni
- 1 cup canned artichoke hearts
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup olives
- ½ cup pepperoncini
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup red onion
- â…“ cup fresh basil
- 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
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool completely.
- While the pasta cools, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Chop turkey slices and pepperoni into bite-sized pieces; halve cherry tomatoes and slice olives and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with all salad ingredients and pour over desired vinaigrette. Toss until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg