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ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD
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
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
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
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
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
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
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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