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Antipasto Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Dayna PHOTO BY: Stacey Mae

"A delicious pasta, meat and cheese combination with a homemade dressing. It serves a crowd and is great for a picnic."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 689 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound seashell pasta
  • 1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped
  • 1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, chopped
  • 1/2 pound Asiago cheese, diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, and cool under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and tomatoes. Stir in the envelope of dressing mix. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  3. To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad, and mix well.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2005 by Mrs. K
I made this for my step-daughters grad party and total strangers asked me for the recipe. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by TARAPORTEE
Really good. There was not a bite left after the cookout. I used fussili pasta, I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2003 by IRENE75
This was a wonderful dish and easy to prepare. I followed the recommendations of other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by ANGELFROMHEAVEN
EXCELLENT!! I would suggest not substituting the asiago cheese, it has such a distinct flavor... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by EKENNEY
Great recipe, however the flavor can get lost easily. If you add all of the ingredients... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2003 by MOLSON7
Easy and very good. I added 4 more ounces of salami, an onion and four garlic cloves.Will make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2003 by PAPAL123
Absolutely easy and delicious. It makes a ton so is handy for an anytime snack over a long... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2003 by Bayou Gator
Hey yo, if you don't like pasta salads, then you'll love this one!! If you love pasta salads,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by joanna
This is a great recipe. I sometimes add artichokes and/or garbanzo beans. Substituting... MORE