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Antipasto Pasta Salad Italian Pasta Salad

This antipasto pasta salad recipe combines a zesty homemade Italian dressing with al dente pasta, savory meat, creamy cheese, and fresh vegetables that’s as perfect as a side as it is a main dish.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons homemade italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces dry farfalle pasta
  • 1/2 medium red onion , cut into thin slices
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 1 small english cucumber , chopped
  • 4 ounces mozzarella pearls , drained
  • 4 ounces salami slices , cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives , halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh italian parsley

Directions

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Italian seasoning,sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Set aside.
  • Boil the farfalle pasta in 2-3 quarts of water for about 10 minutes, or as directed on the package. As soon as the pasta is al dente, drain the pot of pasta into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta for 1-2 minutes to cool it rapidly.
  • Combine the pasta and dressing in a large serving bowl. Then gently mix in the sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, mozzarella balls, sliced salami halved olives, and chopped parsley.
  • Allow the pasta salad to chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let me know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

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