Best Quick Antipasto Salad Recipes

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QUICK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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This is a quick and easy side dish. Perfect for a BBQ, potluck or any kind of party. Add croutons or other toppings as desired. Delicious!

Provided by Christine Foley Wanner

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
⅔ cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 ½ cups thinly sliced fresh basil
½ cup thinly sliced Genoa salami
½ cup thinly sliced pepperoni
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
¼ cup thinly sliced provolone cheese
¼ cup grated Asiago cheese
3 tablespoons chopped olives
3 tablespoons sliced roasted red peppers
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper in a bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix fusilli, basil, salami, pepperoni, artichoke hearts, provolone cheese, Asiago cheese, olives, roasted red peppers, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; drizzle vinaigrette over salad. Toss to evenly coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 626.3 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

QUICK ANTIPASTO SALAD



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I always told my sister, Karen, I'd marry a cowboy-and I did! Patrick and I had a festive farm-style wedding. My mother prepared all the side dishes, including this tongue-tingling salad. -Kendra Waterbury, East Thetford, Vermont

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 packages (16 ounces each) spiral pasta
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 packages (3-1/2 ounces each) sliced pepperoni, halved
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
Dressing:
2 cups olive oil
1-1/2 cups lemon juice
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, beans, pepperoni, olives, mushrooms and peppers. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Just before serving, stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 518mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

QUICK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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Bring a touch of Italy to the dinner table with a delicious pasta salad bursting with cheese, salami, olives and tomatoes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/2 cup Italian dressing
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 cup cubed salami
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 oz mozzarella or provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix and dressing. Toss with pasta and remaining ingredients. Stir in croutons and Parmesan topping just before serving. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

QUICK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



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A package of KRAFT Italian Pasta Salad helps make this tasty antipasto-style dish fast too.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pkg. (6.4 oz.) KRAFT Italian Pasta Salad
1/2 cup cubed KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup OSCAR MAYER Hard Salami strips
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • Prepare Pasta Salad as directed on pkg.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 15 g

QUICK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD



Quick Antipasto Pasta Salad image

Bring a touch of Italy to the dinner table with a delicious pasta salad bursting with cheese, salami, olives and tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/2 cup Italian dressing
4 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 cup cubed salami
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 oz mozzarella or provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix and dressing. Toss with pasta and remaining ingredients. Stir in croutons and Parmesan topping just before serving. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1450 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

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