POTLUCK ANTIPASTO SALAD

Potluck Antipasto Salad image

I take this fresh-tasting, colorful salad to potluck dinners throughout the year, since everyone who tries it loves it. The pasta, garbanzo beans and pepperoni make it a nice hearty dish. -Agnes Bulkley, Hicksville, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced green pepper
4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup olive oil
2/3 cup lemon juice

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large salad bowl. Stir in the next 12 ingredients. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and lemon juice. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.