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Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad

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Experience the vibrant flavors of Italy with this Easy Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad features a medley of fresh vegetables, lean turkey, and zesty Italian vinaigrette that harmonizes beautifully to create a refreshing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz. dry rotini pasta
  • 9 oz. hard turkey slices, chopped
  • 6.5 oz. turkey pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained & quartered
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup olives, pitted & halved
  • ½ cup pepperoncini, sliced
  • 8 oz. mozzarella pearls
  • ¼ cup red onion, sliced thin
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil, sliced thin
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red apple vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and cool completely.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper for the vinaigrette.
  3. While the pasta cools, chop turkey slices and turkey pepperoni; halve cherry tomatoes; slice olives and red onion; and thinly slice fresh basil.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with all prepared ingredients and drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

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