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Antipasto Pasta Salad (Italian Pasta Salad)
This Antipasto Pasta Salad recipe combines a zesty Italian dressing with al dente pasta, savory meat, creamy cheese, and fresh veggies!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 350 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons homemade Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pasta Salad:
- 8 ounces dry farfalle pasta
- 1/2 medium red onion , cut into thin slices
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes , halved
- 1 small english cucumber , chopped
- 4 ounces Mozzarella pearls , drained
- 4 ounces salami slices , cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives , halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Italian seasoning,sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
- Boil the farfalle pasta in 2-3 quarts of water for about 10 minutes, or as directed on the package. As soon as the pasta is al dente, drain the pot of pasta into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta for 1-2 minutes to cool it rapidly.
- Combine the pasta and dressing in a large serving bowl. Then gently mix in the sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, mozzarella balls, sliced salami halved olives, and chopped parsley.
- Allow the pasta salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let me know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
350kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
615mg
(26%)
Potassium
276mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
378IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 615mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.