A bold, vibrant Italian antipasto pasta salad perfect for parties and easy meals.

Описание: Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
Ingredients
8 oz dry rotini pasta or your favorite salad pasta
6 oz hard salami chopped
6 oz pepperoni chopped
6 oz prosciutto slices rolled and chopped into rounds
1 cup artichoke hearts canned or jarred, drained & quartered
2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup olives pitted & halved (black, kalamata, green or a mixture)
½ cup roasted red peppers jarred , sliced
8 oz fresh mozzarella mini balls or chopped into chunks
¼ cup red onion sliced thin
¼ cup fresh basil sliced thin
For the Italian vinaigrette:
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons pesto
Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, and pesto until smooth and emulsified. Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, salami, pepperoni, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, red onion, and basil.
Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Make sure the dressing gets into all the nooks and crannies — those flavors are everything!
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors mingle. Give it a gentle toss before serving, and if needed, add a little more olive oil or a splash of vinegar to refresh it.