Antipasto Pasta Salad

"All of the delicious meats and cheeses from your favorite antipasto platter come together in a crisp, cold Italian pasta salad. This easy Antipasto Pasta Salad recipe includes pasta, salami, pepperoni, olives, cheese, marinated artichoke hearts and fresh vegetables tossed in a homemade red wine vinaigrette. Serve the bow tie Antipasto Pasta Salad with lettuce as a light entrée on a warm evening, or offer it as a side dish with grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon or burgers. It will soon become a staple on your summer table! The idea for this Antipasto pasta salad recipe comes from a blog reader named Cynthia. She sent me her version months ago, and I instantly knew that it would be a hit around here. After all, how can you argue with a fresh, cold pasta salad that's loaded with Italian meats and cheeses?! I've put my own spin on the original idea, including a quick, flavorful, made-from-scratch vinaigrette that brings the whole dish together. It's the perfect addition to your warm weather cookouts, picnics, or weeknight meals! "

Preparation Time20 min

Cooking Time12 min

Cooking MethodSkillet