5 from 6 votes
Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe (with Italian Dressing)
This Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe (with Italian Dressing) to your next BBQ party and everyone will asl for the secret recipe. A perfect summer side dish, this antipasto salad is loaded with fresh veggies, homemade Italian dressing, and perfectly cooked pasta.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
-8 servings
Calories:
787 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta brand Delallo
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped, orange or yellow variety
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts chopped, brand DeLallo
- 2 cups arugula or spinach, fresh
- 2 cups cherry tomato cut in half
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese small balls, fresh
- 1 ounce package provolone cheese brand DeLallo, antipasti style
- ½ cup pine nuts brand DeLallo
- 3 tablespoons basil chopped, fresh
- 1 shallot finely chopped, small
- 1 ½ cups balsamic dressing or homemade balsamic, brand DeLallo
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions, or cook slightly more than al dente.
- Drain pasta, do not rinse, and toss with ½ cup of the prepared dressing in a large shallow bowl. Let cool for at least 15 minutes until pasta reaches room temperature.
- Meanwhile chop all the veggies and prepare the basil. Add the veggies, antipasti, mozzarella, pine nuts and basil to a large mixing bowl. Add pasta and the rest of the dressing and stir to combine. Season with extra pepper and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
- Let cool in the fridge covered for several hours before serving. Toss again before serving and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
787kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
924mg
(39%)
Potassium
484mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1859IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
52mg
(58%)
Calcium
361mg
(36%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 -8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 787
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 787kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 924mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 484mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1859IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 52mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 361mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.