20 Minute Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipes

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Combine all dressing ingredient in a bowl and whisk to combine.
• Toss all ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring water to boil and cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse with cool water.
• Dice peppers, salami, pepperoni and cheeses and toss in large mixing bowl. Add olives and artichokes. Add cooked pasta and toss to mix.
• Mix all dressing ingredients in a jar with a covered lid, shake vigorously to emulsify.Pour over pasta salad (to taste, might use entire jar, might not). Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Doubles or triples easily for a crowd, your dressing may not need to be doubled though.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, and cool under cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and tomatoes. Stir in the envelope of dressing mix. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad, and mix well.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Start by cooking the pasta per the box instructions. My pasta took about 8 minutes for al-dente.
• After the pasta is done cooking add to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients.
• Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!

CHEF JOHN'S ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander, but do not rinse; stir to release heat. Allow to cool in the colander for 5 to 10 minutes.
• While pasta cools, add garlic and anchovy to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork to crush the anchovy and garlic into a paste. Add Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until dressing is smooth, thick, and coats the back of a spoon.
• Pour cooled pasta into the bowl of dressing and toss with a large spoon until well coated.
• Stir red onion, jalapeno, pepperoncini, red pepper, artichokes, black olives, green olives into the salad. Add salami, pepperoni, and ham; mix thoroughly. Add Provolone cheese. Mix with a spoon thoroughly to combine. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, 3 to 12 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator, add chopped parsley and tomatoes, and mix thoroughly. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

ANTIPASTO CURLY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together Seasoning mix, water, oil and mustard. Add salami, cheese, onion, artichoke hearts, olives and pimentos; toss gently to combine.
• Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Add pasta to salad mixture; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large bowl, place pasta and remaining ingredients except dressing. Add dressing; toss gently.

20-MINUTE ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt; drain.
• Place in large serving bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, cool.
• Prepare all veggies, cheese and meats. Slice and cut to desired size. Set aside in a medium to large bowl. Add cooled pasta to bowl. Dress with vinaigrette dressing to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 60 minutes.
• Before serving, add more vinaigrette as needed.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the rotini until it is tender and drain it. Refresh the pasta under cold water and drain it well. In a blender blend the garlic, the mustard, the vinegars, the water, the oil, and salt to taste until the dressing is emulsified. In a very large bowl toss the pasta well with the dressing and stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, the mozzarella, the garbanzos, the salami, the Tuscan peppers, the red pepper flakes, and the parsley. Chill the salad, covered, for 1 hour. The salad may be made 2 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD FOR 20

Steps:

• Bring 6 quarts water to a boil.
• Add salt, if desired.
• Add dry pasta.
• Cook al dente (10-15 minutes).
• Drain and rinse with cold water.
• While the pasta is cooking, rinse broccoli heads.
• Remove stems and chop florets into bite-sized pieces.
• Rinse peppers and halve them.
• Remove stem, seeds, and pith.
• Slice lengthwise into 1/4" strips, then chop crosswise into 1/4" dice.
• Quarter pepperoni slices by stacking 5-8 at a time.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
• To keep the pepperoni slices from sticking together too much,"roll" them between your palms as you drop them into the mixing bowl.
• Pour Italian dressing over all.
• Toss thoroughly.
• Chill at least 2 hours.
• May be prepared the day before.
• Toss again before serving.
• Serves 20.