ANTIPASTO SALAD

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Pasta, Italian, Pasta Sides, Pasta Salads, Quick & Easy

Ingredients

RED WINE VINAIGRETTE
1 bunch	basil,stemmed & leaves chopped,about 2 cups
1/4 c	red wine vinegar
1 clove	garlic
1 tsp	dijon mustard
1/2 tsp	salt
1/2 tsp	freshly ground black pepper
3/4 c	olive oil, extra virgin
ANTIPASTO SALAD
1 lb	fusilli pasta
1/2 c	hard salami, cut into strips
1/2 c	turkey, smoked, cut into strips
1/4 c	provolone cheese,cut into strips
1/4 c	asiago cheese, grated
2 Tbsp	green olives, halved & pitted
2 Tbsp	red peppers, roasted, cut into strips
1/4 tsp	salt
1/2 tsp	freshly ground black pepper

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Meryl Hausner

Well Seasoned

Fair Lawn, NJ (pop. 32,457)

MeMe1130

Member Since Apr 2010

Meryl's Notes:

I love any kind of salad & I love pasta. This is a great combination of salad & pasta. You can improvise & add other ingredients that you might like. I have added fresh mozzarella. Although some garlic bread on the side is always delicious. Enjoy

Directions

In a blender, add the basil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt & pepper. Blend until the herbs are finely chopped. With the machine running, drizzle the olive oil until the dressing is smooth.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta & cok until tender but firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta.

In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta with the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with dressing & toss pasta to coat. Serve