This Italian antipasto pasta salad is loaded with bold Mediterranean flavors and fresh ingredients. Made with tender pasta, salami, mozzarella, olives, cherry tomatoes, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing, it’s the perfect summer pasta salad for BBQs, picnics, meal prep, or quick family dinners.
๐ฅฌ Ingredients
3 cups cooked rotini pasta
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup mini mozzarella balls
1/3 cup black olives
1/2 cucumber, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup salami slices
Fresh basil leaves
๐ฅฃ Italian Dressing
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt & black pepper to taste
๐ฉ๐ณ Instructions
Cook pasta according to package instructions and cool completely.
Add pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, cucumber, onion, and salami to a bowl.
Mix all dressing ingredients together.
Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
Garnish with basil leaves and serve chilled.
✨ Chef’s Tip:
Let the salad chill for 20 minutes before serving for deeper flavor ๐
๐ก Conclusion:
A colorful, savory, and refreshing pasta salad packed with Italian flavors—perfect for summer gatherings and easy meals ๐๐ฅ✨

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