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Home » Recipes » Orzo, Farfalle, Rotini, Ditalini (Small Pasta)

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Published: Jul 8, 2016 · Modified: Apr 30, 2020 by Bowl Me Over · 27 Comments

Antipasto Pasta Salad - this salad contains all the flavors of your favorite Antipasto Platter but in a salad!  Big flavors with just a little work, it's delicious and super easy. It really is a meal in itself or a great side dish at a barbecue. If you like a great salad with tons of flavor, this is an excellent choice and easy to make!
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Antipasto Pasta Salad - All the flavors of your favorite Antipasto Platter in a salad! Big flavors with just a little work. So delicious - super easy, really a meal in itself or a great side dish at a barbecue. If you like a great salad with tons of flavor, this is an excellent choice and an easy salad.

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I know it's been quiet from me this week...but like everyone else...life catches up with you every now & then, right? We had a wonderful long weekend, a great 4th of July, followed up by a volunteer day at Bass Lake, Ca.

Dan & Deb doing some rubbish pick-up after the 4th of July.

Dan & Deb doing some rubbish pick-up after the 4th of July.

My hubby organized a rubbish pick-up after the three day week at the lake. We focused on a ¼ mile stretch of the lakeshore, day-use area and road and picked up all the trash. As you can imagine after a fun filled three day weekend...we were busy!

No matter what Dan or I do, I think we always have fun and that's what's life's all about...right? This is a quick 3 minute video, shows the pretty lake and trees that have been affected by the drought and pine beetle.

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Ok...enough of my excuses...right? Back to the yummy stuff! Pasta, prosciutto, salami, tomatoes, olives, figs and artichoke hearts...Everything that you would have on a Antipasto Platter, but instead as a bowl of pasta - with a souper easy and delicious homemade salad dressing!

How yummy does the Antipasto Pasta Salad look? Someone pass me a plate! :D

How yummy does the Antipasto Pasta Salad look? Someone pass me a plate! 😀

Keeping it easy and delicious, I've taken a couple of shortcuts with some jarred artichoke hearts, jarred giardiniera and from the deli, copa salami, dry salami & prosciutto - big flavor, little work! You'll just need to boil some pasta and chop some tomatoes for a perfect easy salad or light dinner. Me....we're taking this on a picnic - heading off to do some kayaking and this will be great for lunch! I guess I'm still on a bit of a break...but hey - life is to short to spend all of your summer in the kitchen...right? 😀

Just pour on your dressing - it's quick, easy, light & perfect for this yummy Antipasto Pasta Salad!

Just pour on your dressing - it's quick, easy, light & perfect for this yummy Antipasto Pasta Salad!

Antipasto Pasta Salad this salad contains all the flavors of your favorite Antipasto Platter but in a salad! Big flavors with just a little work. So delicious and super easy, this really is a meal in itself or a great side dish at a barbecue. If you like a great salad with tons of flavor, this is an excellent choice and easy to make!

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4.75 from 4 votes

Antipasto Pasta Salad

Antipasto Pasta Salad - this salad contains all the flavors of your favorite Antipasto Platter but in a salad!  Big flavors with just a little work, it's delicious and super easy. It really is a meal in itself or a great side dish at a barbecue. If you like a great salad with tons of flavor, this is an excellent choice and easy to make!
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time7 mins
Total Time22 mins
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 577kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 12 oz box rotini pasta
  • 6 oz package dry salami cota salami & prosciutto (or 6 oz. or your fav Italian deli meat), sliced, combined
  • ¼ cup black olives
  • ½ cup giardiniera mix
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 4 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts
  • ½ cup dried figs tip removed and sliced into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
  • Italian Vinaigrette
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drizzle with olive oil & seasoning salt. Mix well & refrigerate until cool.
  • While the pasta is cooling, slice the deli meat into small bite sized pieces. Chop the olives & tomatoes, slice the artichoke hearts also. Drain the giardiniera and chop also. Lastly cut the tips off the figs & discard. Chop them into small bite sized pieces.
  • Add all the pasta and the rest of the ingredients to a salad bowl and top with the salad dressing.
  • Instructions - salad dressing - Add all of the ingredients to a screw top jar. Shake well to combine. This dressing will keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1685mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 380IU | Vitamin C: 12.6mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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Antipasto Pasta Salad - All the flavors of your favorite Antipasto Platter in a salad! Big flavors w/just a little work! Bowl Me Over

Antipasto Pasta Salad - All the flavors of your favorite Antipasto Platter in a salad! Big flavors w/just a little work! Bowl Me Over

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Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Comments

  1. Michelle Turner

    July 10, 2018 at 1:57 pm

    Love this salad. It reminds me of Italian family dinners in Boston. Perfect for summertime. Great recipe, Deb.

    Reply
  2. Sandi

    November 28, 2017 at 9:06 am

    5 stars
    We have participated in a few trash pickup days in our community. It is such a nice way to give back to the parks that we always enjoy.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      November 30, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      I agree! Plus you can always make a little fun also!! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  3. Manju | Cooking Curries

    July 18, 2016 at 12:45 am

    4 stars
    That is such an incredible pasta salad recipe. It looks very colorful and beautiful too!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 18, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Thank you Manju - I appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  4. lalaine

    July 17, 2016 at 12:46 am

    This pasta looks amazing! Love the medley of flavors and the ease of prep. Can't wait to try your homemade dressing, too. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 18, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Great - this is definitely one that's got something for everyone. Enjoy Lalaine and thank you for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. linda spiker

    July 16, 2016 at 7:17 am

    5 stars
    Love figs in pasta!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 18, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Me too, thanks Linda!

      Reply
  6. Ashley - Forking Up

    July 15, 2016 at 11:17 am

    This is the prettiest (and classiest!) pasta salad I've ever seen!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 15, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      You are very kind Ashley 😀 Thank you!!

      Reply
  7. Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen)

    July 14, 2016 at 7:52 am

    I love anything that lets me customize based on what I have on hand, and this type of recipe is just that! I love a good antipasti, so putting it all in a salad is a logical next step. Yum!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 14, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      Thank you Dee Dee, love an easy meal!!!

      Reply
  8. Kim Beaulieu

    July 13, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    People who give back in the world are always the best people. Love that you guys do this. It's so important in life.

    I totally love this recipe. It takes pasta salad and elevates it to the next level.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 14, 2016 at 6:56 pm

      I totally agree, it is so important to give back to your community. If we all do just a little bit, it helps out so much! Thanks for the kudos on the recipe too, we just love this yummy salad!

      Reply
  9. Nicole Hood

    July 13, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    Beautiful pictures and your pasta salad looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 13, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks Nicole, I appreciate the compliment on the pics!! And pasta salad...it's so yummy, I hope you give it a try! 😀

      Reply
  10. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    July 11, 2016 at 7:53 am

    This is so flavorful. Such good ingredients. Great idea to serve it as a pasta salad. Makes for a hearty meal.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 14, 2016 at 6:52 pm

      Thanks Peter, I hope you give it a try!!

      Reply
  11. christine

    July 11, 2016 at 7:17 am

    This sounds like a seriously delicious pasta salad. Love all those ingredients! Glad you had a good holiday and good for you for volunteering!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 14, 2016 at 6:51 pm

      Thanks Christine - always good to give back!

      Reply
  12. Angela

    July 09, 2016 at 8:46 am

    Oh YES PLEASE! This pasta salad has some of my favorites and looks incredibly delicious!! This is what Italian is all about!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 09, 2016 at 10:57 pm

      Yum, yum, yum - polished off the rest of it tonight for dinner - just love this salad!! Thanks Angela!

      Reply
  13. Healing Tomato

    July 09, 2016 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    It is really nice to hear that you make rubbish pickup into a fun project. The lake and surrounding area is so beautiful. Your recipe is looks so delicious. Those tomatoes got my attention. 🙂

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 09, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      Thank you so much Rini!! We went back to the lake today and did some kayaking - so fun! And those tomatoes...yum!!!

      Reply
  14. Patty Haxton Anderson

    July 09, 2016 at 8:39 am

    This looks and sounds absolutely yummy! I just re-posted a pasta salad this morning so when I spotted yours I think I know what I am making this week! I love all the bold flavors and your dressing sounds just amazing.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 09, 2016 at 11:03 pm

      Thank you so much Patty, will head your way to check out your pasta salad recipe - just never get enough this time of year!!

      Reply

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