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

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Ingredients

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.

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Nifemi Ayo

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5 stars! This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.

Latia Williams

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This pasta salad is a keeper! It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and always a hit with my family and friends.

Beinrosever Zreinchwochtner

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Delicious! This salad is a great make-ahead dish for potlucks or parties. The flavors meld together nicely overnight, and it's even better the next day. I highly recommend it!

David Lem

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This pasta salad is so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw it together with ingredients I usually have on hand. The dressing is simple but flavorful, and the combination of textures and flavors is perfect. I've even start

MICHAEL LUGULU

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This potluck antipasto pasta salad was a huge hit at my last get-together! Everyone raved about the flavors and how refreshing it was. I especially loved the combination of the salty olives, tangy artichoke hearts, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes. The d

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