Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Antipasto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound rotini pasta; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon Emeril's Italian Essence, or other dried Italian herb mixture; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups 1/4-inch cubes provolone; 1 cup thinly sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 1 cup thinly sliced salami (1/4 pound); 1 cup thinly sliced prosciutto (1/4 pound); 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound rotini pasta
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Emeril's Italian Essence, or other dried Italian herb mixture
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups 1/4-inch cubes provolone
1 cup thinly sliced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1 cup thinly sliced salami (1/4 pound)
1 cup thinly sliced prosciutto (1/4 pound)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves

1
Combine 2 tablespoons salt, the olive oil, and 4 quarts water in a large pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
2
Add the rotini and cook, stirring occasionally to keep the pasta from sticking together, until just al dente, about 9 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, mash together the garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
4
Add the balsamic vinegar, Italian Essence, black pepper, and crushed red pepper.
5
Whisk to blend.
6
Gradually whisk in the olive oil.
7
Drain the rotini and rinse under cold running water until cool.
8
Add to the vinaigrette, along with the provolone, tomatoes, salami, prosciutto, parsley, and basil.
9
Toss to mix.
10
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
11
Let the salad return to room temperature before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound rotini pasta, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Antipasto Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Antipasto Pasta Salad

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