The Dom's Antipasto Salad With Pasta Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful antipasto pasta salad perfect for a romantic dinner or a casual weeknight meal. This recipe combines cooked penne with savory salami, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, olives, provolone cheese, and fresh tomatoes, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and vinegar dressing. The optional decorative arrangement elevates this dish to a culinary masterpiece! Serve with crusty French bread and a bold Zinfandel for a truly unforgettable experience.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 371.8 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Dom's Antipasto Salad With Pasta

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How to Make The Dom's Antipasto Salad With Pasta

  1. Cook 1 pound penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Add the cooked penne to the bowl and toss to coat.
  4. Add 4 ounces thinly sliced salami, 4 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/2 cup sliced olives (such as Castelvetrano), 6 ounces provolone cheese (cubed or shredded), and 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes. Gently toss to combine.
  5. Add 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves and gently toss again.
  6. **Option 1 (Simple):** Serve the salad immediately over a bed of 4 cups lettuce.
  7. **Option 2 (Elegant):** Arrange 4 cups torn lettuce on plates. Top with the pasta mixture. Arrange the meat and cheeses decoratively, optionally forming them into rosebuds. Place olives in the center of the rosebuds. Sprinkle with additional oregano.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

30 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

47g

Carbs

6g