Best 18 Antipasto Cold Pasta Salad Recipes

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Combine all dressing ingredient in a bowl and whisk to combine.
• Toss all ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the giardiniera, olives, red peppers, sausage, cheese and pasta. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of generously salted water to boil and cook the fusilli per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, honey, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the warm pasta, then toss to coat and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Add the artichokes, red peppers, olives, mozzarella and salami and toss well to combine. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

HOMEMADE ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water. In several large bowls, combine pasta with next 8 ingredients., For dressing, pulse vinegar, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper in a blender. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours or overnight.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large bowl, place pasta and remaining ingredients except dressing. Add dressing; toss gently.

POTLUCK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, vegetables, cheeses, meats, olives and chives. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.

EASY COLD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the rotini, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and cool by running cold water over the pasta in a colander set in the sink.
• Combine cooked and cooled pasta with the cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving.

CHEF JOHN'S ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander, but do not rinse; stir to release heat. Allow to cool in the colander for 5 to 10 minutes.
• While pasta cools, add garlic and anchovy to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork to crush the anchovy and garlic into a paste. Add Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until dressing is smooth, thick, and coats the back of a spoon.
• Pour cooled pasta into the bowl of dressing and toss with a large spoon until well coated.
• Stir red onion, jalapeno, pepperoncini, red pepper, artichokes, black olives, green olives into the salad. Add salami, pepperoni, and ham; mix thoroughly. Add Provolone cheese. Mix with a spoon thoroughly to combine. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, 3 to 12 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator, add chopped parsley and tomatoes, and mix thoroughly. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

ANTIPASTO CURLY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together Seasoning mix, water, oil and mustard. Add salami, cheese, onion, artichoke hearts, olives and pimentos; toss gently to combine.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Add pasta to salad mixture; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

ANTIPASTO SALAD II

Steps:

• Combine the Genoa and sopressata salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice.
• Mix in the chopped olives. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, followed by the red wine vinegar and black pepper. Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
• Tear the fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad just before serving. Mix thoroughly and serve.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, and cool under cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and tomatoes. Stir in the envelope of dressing mix. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad, and mix well.

ANTIPASTO COLD PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente firmness according to package instructions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water, then transfer to very large mixing bowl.
• Mince yellow onion and transfer to mixing bowl.
• Drain mushroom pieces and transfer to mixing bowl.
• Drain olives, slice finely, and transfer to mixing bowl.
• Cut pepperoni in half and transfer to mixing bowl; be sure to separate pieces if needed.
• Cut bar cheese into little cubes no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
• Cut sun dried tomatoes into little pieces no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
• Drain roasted red pepper slices and cut them into little pieces no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
• Pour entire bottle of zesty Italian dressing into mixing bowl and mix ingredients thoroughly before refrigerating.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together red-wine vinegar and olive oil in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly.
• In large bowl, toss cooled pasta with remaining ingredients until well blended.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

EASY ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in lightly salted water following directions on package. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water until completely cool.
• Combine Green Pepper, Black Olives, Tomato, Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Capers and Artichoke Hearts in a large bowl. Stir in the pasta.
• Top the salad with desired amount of dressing and cracked pepper, then refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving so flavors can blend.
• Enjoy!

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, cool.
• Prepare all veggies, cheese and meats. Slice and cut to desired size. Set aside in a medium to large bowl. Add cooled pasta to bowl. Dress with vinaigrette dressing to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 60 minutes.
• Before serving, add more vinaigrette as needed.

QUICK ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, beans, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms and peppers. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Just before serving, stir to coat.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Place in a large salad bowl.
• Add the next 12 ingredients; mix well.
• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, shake oil and lemon juice.
• Pour over salad and toss.
• Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
• Stir before serving.