antipasto (pasta) salad

Name: Antipasto (pasta) Salad
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 9 min
Yield: 25
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 box(es) rotini pasta (or other spiral pasta); 1/2 bottle(s) olive garden italian salad dressing (i get at sam's) or other light italian dressing; 1 cup(s) hard salami, cut into bite size chunks; 1 pound(s) boiled ham, cut into bite size chunks; 1/2 - green pepper, cut into bite size pieces; 1/2 - red pepper, cut into bite size chunks; 1 bunch(es) fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces; 3/4 cup(s) mozzerella cheese, cut into bite size chunks; 3/4 cup(s) provolone cheese, cut into bite size chunks; 1/2 cup(s) asiago cheese, grated; - salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup(s) green olives, cut into bite size chunks (optional); 1/4 cup(s) blac olives, remove the seed and cut into bite size pieces

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Cathie Valentine

Graniteville, SC

Updated on Mar 31, 2016

I made this salad for a Mario themed baby shower where I prepared all Italian dishes. It was a huge success!!

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 9 Min

method Stove Top

yield 25 or so

Ingredients

1 box rotini pasta (or other spiral pasta)
1/2 bottle olive garden italian salad dressing (i get at sam's) or other light italian dressing
1 cup hard salami, cut into bite size chunks
1 pound boiled ham, cut into bite size chunks
1/2 - green pepper, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 - red pepper, cut into bite size chunks
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, torn into small pieces
3/4 cup mozzerella cheese, cut into bite size chunks
3/4 cup provolone cheese, cut into bite size chunks
1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated
- salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup green olives, cut into bite size chunks (optional)
1/4 cup blac olives, remove the seed and cut into bite size pieces

How To Make antipasto (pasta) salad

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions until firm (around 9 minutes) Drain and let cool completely.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking and cooling down, begin chopping all your veggies, meats, and cheeses. (also grate the asiago cheese). **Note, i leave olives whole and place in a separate bowl and let my guest put in salad if they want them**
Step 3

Combine all ingredients(except dressing) into a large bowl with a top that seals completely. Season with salt and pepper. close lid. Can prepare the night before and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 4

Right before serving, mix well with dressing. This makes a wonderful lunch with some garlic bread or Italian bread and butter.
Step 5

NOTE-I went to my local grocery store deli and asked them to cut the "square loaf of boiled ham" and asked them to cut it as thick as they could. She told me #10 is the thickest cut (I think 1 slab was right at a pound-just have them weigh it) Also, I got my salami from Harry and David.
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