Easy Italian Antipasto Salad
Everyone loves this Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad! It’s filled with the delicious flavors of your favorite Italian antipasto tossed with a homemade dressing. My go-to recipe for a quick meal, picnic, or potluck.
1 1 lb box of pasta such as cavatappi, penne, rotini, or fusilli (500g) 8 ounces 227g roasted red pepper, drained and chopped (from a 12oz jar (340g), from the deli, or homemade) 8 ounces 227g marinated artichokes, drained (from a 12oz jar (340g) or 1 batch of my Easy Marinated Artichokes) 10 ounces 280g cherry tomatoes, halved (about 2 cups) 3.5 ounces 99g chopped olives, black, green, or mixed (about ¾ cup) 2 ounces 57g finely grated parmesan (½ cup) One bunch fresh parsley chopped (about 1oz, 28g) 8 ounces 227g fresh mozzarella balls, cut in half Pepperoncini to taste, sliced or whole 1 small red onion chopped or sliced thin For the dressing: ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar or lemon juice 1 clove garlic finely minced (or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder) 1 tablespoon finely grated parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or dried oregano ½ teaspoon chili flakes or to taste 1 teaspoon sugar or to taste ½ teaspoon salt or to taste ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain.
Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a jar and shake to combine. Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
Toss pasta with the rest of salad ingredients and dressing.
Cover and refrigerate.
Serve cold or at room temperature.