pasta style antipasto salad

Recipe by
sherry monfils
worcester, MA

We were having a BBQ last week and I was tired of serving the same old pasta salad as usual so I asked everyone days before, what they would like. Many, many hands said, " Antipasto." So, antipasto-pasta salad it was. Came out awesome!

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For pasta style antipasto salad

  • 1 box
    seashell pasta
  • 1/4 lb
    genoa salmai, chopped
  • 1/4 lb
    thick-sliced pepperoni, diced
  • 1/2 lb
    provolone cheese, diced
  • 1
    6 0z can black olives, drained and chopped
  • 1
    red bell pepper, diced
  • 1
    green bell pepper, diced
  • 3
    ripe roma tomatoes, chopped
  • a small handful of pepperoncini peppers drained
  • 1 pkg
    dry italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 3/4 c
    extra vrgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp
    each, dried parsley and dried basil
  • 3 Tbsp
    freshly grated paremsan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make pasta style antipasto salad

  • 1
    Cook pasta al dente, drain and let cool. In lg serving bowl, combine pasta, genoa salami, pepperoni, provolone, olives, bell peppers and tomatoes.
  • 2
    Stir in packet of italian style salad dressing mix. Mix well. Cover tightly and refrigerate at least 1 hr for flavors to meld.
  • 3
    In bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, herbs, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad, lightly toss. Place the pepperoncini on top of salad and serve.
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