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Antipasto Pasta Salad

This Italian antipasto pasta salad is made with fusilli pasta, chunks of Italian cold cuts, provolone cheese, pickled giardiniera vegetables, tangy green olives, and pepperoncini that rivals those found at any Italian deli.

Course SaladCuisine ItalianKeyword antipasto salad, BLT Pasta Salad

Prep Time 20 minutesCook Time 15 minutesTotal Time 35 minutes

Servings 12
Calories 436kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound fusilli pasta
• 10 ounces mortadella , cut into about 3 ½ cups large dice
• 8 ounces salami , cut into about 1 ½ cups large dice
• 6 ounces smoked pastrami , cut into about 1 ¼ cups large dice
• 10 ounces provolone cheese , cut into about 2 ½ cups large dice
• 16 ounces mild giardiniera , drained and roughly chopped
• 6 ounces pitted green olives , about 1 ½ cups sliced or halved
• 6 ounces pepperoncini , chopped with brine reserved
• 3 tablespoons reserved pepperoncini brine
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water, until al denté and still a bit firm. Give it a quick rinse under cool water, and then drain.
• In a large bowl, add the pasta, mortadella, salami, pastrami, provolone, giardiniera, pepperoncini, and green olives. In a small bowl, whisk together the pepperoncini brine, balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil then season with the black pepper and drizzle over the meats and cheese. Toss well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to mingle before serving. Add more pepperoncini brine for a tangier bite. Store for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1261mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 313IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1mg

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• Creamy Tuscan Pasta Salad
• Mexican Corn Pasta Salad
• Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumbers and Artichoke Hearts
• Caprese Pasta Salad
• Green Goddess Pasta Salad
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