Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Italy to your table. Featuring al dente rotini pasta tossed with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, savory salami, and creamy mozzarella, this salad is a perfect addition to any picnic or barbecue. Drizzled with zesty Italian dressing and easy to prepare, it’s not only a feast for the eyes but also for the palate. Enjoy this delightful dish chilled or at room temperature—ideal for sharing with family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 4 oz salami, chopped
- 8 oz mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, salami, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg