Best 10 Antipasto Curly Pasta Salad Recipes

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When searching for the perfect antipasto curly pasta salad recipe, there are many factors to consider. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing summer dish or a hearty and flavorful winter meal, there's sure to be a recipe that suits your taste. With so many variations available, you might feel overwhelmed with options. But don't worry you can easily find the perfect recipe to help you whip up an antipasto curly pasta salad that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

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ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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This pasta salad is a fun and flavorful combination of marinated vegetables, cheeses, meats, and pasta! Perfect as a side dish or an entree on its own.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces rotini pasta
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
6 ounces jar marinated artichoke hearts (quartered & drained (reserve juices*))
⅓ cup sliced red onion
½ cup olives (green, black or a mixture)
4 ounces sliced salami (halved)
8 ounces bocconcini
2 tablespoons fresh basil (sliced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 cup bottled Italian dressing
¼ cup red wine vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil (or use some of the reserved olive oil from the artichoke hearts)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt & pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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A delicious pasta, meat and cheese combination with a homemade dressing. It serves a crowd and is great for a picnic.

Provided by Dayna

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound seashell pasta
¼ pound Genoa salami, chopped
¼ pound pepperoni sausage, chopped
½ pound Asiago cheese, diced
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 977.5 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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You can serve this salad as a side dish, but it's so packed with stuff that it can easily be a meal. I love this kind of dish because I can have it as a meal one day and then snack on the leftovers for a few days (right out of the container, of course).

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked gemelli, penne, or bowtie pasta
1 red pepper
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
1 (13-ounce) jar artichoke hearts
1 (3-ounce) can sliced black olives
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place a large saucepan of salted water over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente. Drain in a colander and run under cold water for 1 to 2 minutes, until the pasta is thoroughly cooled. (This will also keep the pasta from sticking together.) Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
  • Place the whole red pepper directly on the stove burner and turn to high heat. Cook the pepper for 3 or 4 minutes on each side, or until almost completely black. (If you have an electric stove, cook the pepper under the broiler instead of on the stovetop.) Place the pepper in a small bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let stand for 10 minutes. (The steam will make the skin peel right off.) Scrape the charred skin from the pepper, cut in half, and remove and discard the stem and seeds. Cut the halves into 1/4 by 1-inch strips and add to the bowl.
  • Drain the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, cut into 1/8-inch strips, and add to the bowl. Cut the mozzarella into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes and add to the bowl. Drain the artichokes, cut into quarters, and add to the bowl. Drain the olives and add to the bowl.
  • Peel the garlic, finely chop, and place in a small bowl with the parsley and lemon juice. Slowly add the oil, mixing briskly with a whisk or fork. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and toss until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • You can buy jars of roasted red peppers in any grocery store, but they are expensive. Roasting your own peppers may seem like a hassle, but it's very simple and will cost you less than half of what you would spend on the store bought version.

CURLY PASTA AND VEGGIE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Vegetable oil cooking spray
6 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 plum tomatoes, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large orange bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cavatappi or macaroni pasta
2/3 cup buttermilk
2/3 cup safflower oil
2/3 cup sour cream
2 lemons, zested
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the vegetables: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Spread out the vegetables in a single layer on the prepared sheet. Roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large serving bowl.
  • For the dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, safflower oil, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives, mint, parsley, salt and pepper until smooth.
  • Add the roasted vegetables and dressing to the cooked pasta. Toss until all ingredients are coated and serve.

POTLUCK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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I love trying new recipes, and this one for Italian pasta salad tops all other varieties I've tried. With beans, cheese, sausage and vegetables, it's a hearty complement to any meal. -Bernadette Nelson, Arcadia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red or green pepper, julienned
2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 bunch green onions, sliced
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, julienned
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, julienned
4 ounces brick or provolone cheese, julienned
4 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, julienned
3 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives
BASIL VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CHEF JOHN'S ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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An antipasto is a cold platter of meat, cheese, and vegetables which is served at the start of a meal before the pasta and other courses, but to save some time, I thought we'd add the pasta right into the antipasto to turn into a complete meal all by itself. You could serve this as a side dish, but with a hunk of crusty bread and a glass of wine, I'm not sure what else you'd need. Top with more parsley before serving.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 clove garlic, finely crushed
1 anchovy fillet
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ cup red wine vinegar, or more to taste
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup julienned red onion
⅓ cup julienned jalapeno pepper
⅓ cup julienned pickled pepperoncini peppers
½ cup julienned fire-roasted red pepper
1 cup quartered baby artichoke hearts
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup sliced green olives
¼ pound salami, julienned
¼ pound pepperoni, julienned
3 ounces deli-style ham, julienned
¼ pound provolone cheese, julienned
¼ cup freshly chopped Italian parsley
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 963.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

ANTIPASTO CURLY PASTA SALAD



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! A touch of Italy is easy with this ready-in-30-minutes pasta salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup cubed salami
4 oz Provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 jar (7.5 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 can (6 oz) pitted small ripe olives, drained
1 jar (4 oz) sliced pimientos, drained and chopped
1/2 cup shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1560 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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This beautiful, hearty antipasto pasta salad is ideal for picnics because it's mayo-free. It's also really easy and a huge hit wherever I take it. -Becky Melton, Orlando, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta
1 jar (16 ounces) giardiniera, drained and cut
2 cans (one 3.8 ounces, one 2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced
1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and chopped
8 ounces summer sausage, cubed
8 ounces pepper Jack cheese, cubed
1 cup Italian salad dressing

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1006mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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I make this the night before I want to serve it and refrigerate. The seasonings get to mix/mingle that way. Makes for a more robust flavor.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, halved
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup olive oil
2/3 cup lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.6, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 8.6, Sodium 670.9, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9

ANTIPASTO COLD PASTA SALAD



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This recipe is great for serving crowds, and can be made with minimal effort and expense if you source your ingredients from the "dollar store." Equally good on a hot summer's day as on Superbowl Sunday. For best results, make a day ahead and refrigerate prior to serving, so the flavors meld. If made in quantities as posted, you will need two 9"x13" aluminum cake pans for serving.

Provided by sarikat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (12 ounce) boxes tri-color spiral pasta
1 (16 ounce) bottle zesty Italian salad dressing
1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces
8 ounces bar colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 large yellow onion
1 (3 1/2 ounce) bag sun-dried tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) jar pimiento
2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages pepperoni

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 651.4, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right pasta: Curly pasta, such as fusilli, rotini, or penne, is ideal for this salad because it holds the dressing well and provides plenty of nooks and crannies for the vegetables and cheese to nestle in.
  • Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is just tender but still has a slight bite to it. This will prevent the pasta from becoming mushy when it is mixed with the dressing.
  • Use fresh, flavorful vegetables: The vegetables in this salad should be crisp and colorful. Good choices include bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and zucchini.
  • Don't skimp on the dressing: The dressing is what brings all the flavors of this salad together. Make sure to use a flavorful dressing that you enjoy.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Antipasto curly pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for summer potlucks, picnics, or barbecues. With its vibrant colors and variety of flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad, give this antipasto curly pasta salad a try.

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