Atks 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:

• Bring a pot of generously salted water to boil and cook the fusilli per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, honey, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the warm pasta, then toss to coat and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Add the artichokes, red peppers, olives, mozzarella and salami and toss well to combine. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the giardiniera, olives, red peppers, sausage, cheese and pasta. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

POTLUCK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, vegetables, cheeses, meats, olives and chives. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.

ATK'S ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place one paper towel on microwave-safe plate. Arrange pepperoni in single layer on paper towel. Cover with another paper towel and layer salami on towel. Top with another paper towel and microwave on highest power until meat begins to render fat, about 1 minute. Set meat aside.
• Whisk 5 tablespoons vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise, pepperoncini juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in medium bowl.
• Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta and cook until al dente. Drain pasta, return to pot, and toss with 1/2 cup dressing and remaining vinegar. Adjust seasonings, spread dressed pasta on rimmed baking sheet, and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring remaining dressing to simmer in large skillet over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool.
• Add meat, provolone, chopped pepperoncini, basil, and cooled pasta to warm sauce and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature. Salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

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.

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 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.