Easy Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe – Flavor-Packed, Colorful & Perfect for Parties

This antipasto pasta salad is a vibrant and hearty dish loaded with Italian flavors and textures.

Featuring a medley of salami, cheese, olives, tomatoes, and pasta tossed in a zesty Italian herb dressing – it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish or main dish for your family to enjoy.

Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or easy weeknight meals, this salad comes together quickly and tastes even better the next day.

Plus, its a perfect fit within the Summer Pasta Salad Formula!

• Watch & Learn More about making the perfect summer pasta salad every time with this formulaic approach.

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Antipasto Pasta Salad

A bold and delicious antipasto pasta salad filled with Italian meats, cheeses, veggies, and pasta—ideal for gatherings or meal prep.

Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time10 minutes minutes

Chilling Time2 hours hours

Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

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• 16 oz. small shell pasta regular or gluten free
• 2 cups chopped salami
• 2 cups grape tomatoes halved
• 8 oz. mozzarella pearls
• 1 cup sliced green olives
• 10 small basil leaves chiffonade into ribbons
• 5 oz. vinaigrette salad dressing or slightly more or less to taste

Instructions

• Cook the pasta as directed. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
• While the pasta is cooking, prepare the ingredients to be added to the pasta salad.
• Add the drained and rinsed pasta to a large serving bowl, then add the chopped salami, halved grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, green olives and basil ribbons. Gently toss and combine.
• Add the vinaigrette salad dressing, drizzled over the top. Gently toss and combine and add more dressing if you like.
• Serve Antipasta Pasta Salad as a side dish at a summer gathering, or an easy weeknight dinner for your family. Enjoy!