Description
Loaded Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly blends the classic flavors of antipasto with delicious pasta. Perfect for summer gatherings, BBQs, and potlucks, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also highly customizable to suit your taste. With its mix of mozzarella, olives, pepperoni, and fresh veggies, each bite delivers a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. Make it ahead of time for convenience; it gets even better as it chills in the fridge. Serve it as a side or transform it into a main dish with some added protein—this Loaded Antipasto Pasta Salad will be a hit at your next event!
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotini pasta
- 16 oz Italian salad dressing
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini according to package directions; drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with mozzarella, chicken ham, pepperoni, olives, tomatoes, and parsley. Add half of the Italian dressing.
- Mix thoroughly until well combined; refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Before serving, stir in remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, add toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds. Customize with your favorite meats or cheeses to make it truly loaded.