Antipasto Pasta Salad

This antipasto pasta salad is perfect for parties, potlucks, and picnics! A delicious combo of pasta, meat, and cheese, it's hearty and so easy to make.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 451 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 pound seashell pasta
• 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 3 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 pound Asiago cheese, diced
• 0.25 pound Genoa salami, chopped
• 0.25 pound pepperoni sausage, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make the salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shell pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool pasta, and drain again.

Step 2

Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl. Add Asiago, salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives. Sprinkle dry dressing mix over top and stir until ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Make the dressing: Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Cover and set aside until ready to serve.

Step 4

When ready to serve, pour dressing over chilled salad and mix until well combined.