5 from 18 votes
Antipasto Pasta Salad
The Antipasto Pasta Salad blends al dente fusilli pasta with diced cured meats, provolone cheese, and tangy giardiniera and olives. A dressing of pepperoncini brine, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil ties the mix together, creating a flavorful, chilled salad with a balance of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy notes.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
12
Calories:
436 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound fusilli pasta
- 10 ounces mortadella , cut into about 3 ½ cups large dice
- 8 ounces salami , cut into about 1 ½ cups large dice
- 6 ounces smoked pastrami , cut into about 1 ¼ cups large dice
- 10 ounces provolone cheese , cut into about 2 ½ cups large dice
- 16 ounces giardiniera drained and roughly chopped, mild
- 6 ounces green olives about 1 ½ cups sliced or halved, pitted
- 6 ounces Pepperoncini , chopped with brine reserved
- 3 tablespoons pepperoncini brine reserved
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water, until al denté and still a bit firm. Give it a quick rinse under cool water, and then drain.
- In a large bowl, add the pasta, mortadella, salami, pastrami, provolone, giardiniera, pepperoncini, and green olives. In a small bowl, whisk together the pepperoncini brine, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil then season with the black pepper and drizzle over the meats and cheese. Toss well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to mingle before serving. Add more pepperoncini brine for a tangier bite. Store for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
1261mg
(53%)
Potassium
224mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
313IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1261mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 313IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.