Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella
A cold pasta salad featuring Genoa salami, marinated mozzarella, olives, and vegetables tossed in a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini or penne pasta
- 8 ounces Genoa salami, cubed
- 8 ounces marinated mozzarella pearls, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse immediately with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool completely.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cubed salami, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, green olives, red onion, and parsley.
- Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the pasta and ingredient mixture.
- Toss everything gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can prepare this salad up to 24 hours in advance. Store it covered in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar to the dressing.
- If the salad seems dry after chilling, add one tablespoon of olive oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 45