Antipasto Style Pasta Salad Food

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the giardiniera, olives, red peppers, sausage, cheese and pasta. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

ANTIPASTO SALAD II

Steps:

• Combine the Genoa and sopressata salami, provolone, mozzarella, tomatoes, and artichokes in a bowl. Slice the roasted red peppers and add them to the bowl, along with about 3 tablespoons of their juice.
• Mix in the chopped olives. Drizzle olive oil over the entire dish, followed by the red wine vinegar and black pepper. Salad can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.
• Tear the fresh basil leaves into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad just before serving. Mix thoroughly and serve.

ANTIPASTO STYLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Boil pasta as directed. If you prefer another type of pasta the recipe works well with almost anything.Drain and place in a bowl, adding all the other ingredients except the cheese, meat and salad dressing. Cube the cheese and meat into small bites and place in 2 plastic bags, cheese in one and meat in the other and place in the refrigerator.
• 2. Add salad dressing over the pasta and vegetables and mix well.At this point you can refrigerate this,covered. Add the cubed meat and cheeses about 1/2 hour before the event or before serving so the cheeses don't get wet and mushy and mix well.

ANTIPASTO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package's al dente directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until the pasta becomes room temperature (about 1 minute).
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, oregano, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, asiago cheese, banana pepper rings, red onion, black olives, artichokes, tomatoes, parsley, and dressing and mix until well combined.
• Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for up to three days.

ANTIPASTO SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl add the romaine, olives, tomatoes, pepperoni, red peppers, salami, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, and provolone.
• To make the lemon olive oil dressing: In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Pour over the solid and toss.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to the package.
• Drain, and then rinse with cold water until it is cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
• Add macaroni, and toss well.
• Chill, or serve at room temperature.

ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• DRESSING: Click on "Italian Dressing" in the recipe ingredients to be taken to the recipe. Italian Dressing can be made ahead of time and stored for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
• CROUTONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray or use a nonstick mat. Add cubed bread to the baking sheet and drizzled with olive oil then sprinkle with spices; toss until evenly coated. Spread bread into an even layer and bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until golden.
• SALAD: Add lettuce to a large bowl followed by the rest of the salad ingredients. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and toss to combine OR dress individual plates if expecting leftovers. Serve immediately. (You will probably not use all of the dressing.)

ANTIPASTO TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini in salted water according to package instructions, until al dente. Strain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
• Add the tortellini and remaining pasta salad ingredients to a large bowl. Set aside.
• In a large jar or blender, combine the dressing ingredients and shake or blend until well-combined. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to evenly distribute. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, and cool under cold water.
• 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.
• 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.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place a large saucepan of salted water over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente. Drain in a colander and run under cold water for 1 to 2 minutes, until the pasta is thoroughly cooled. (This will also keep the pasta from sticking together.) Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
• Place the whole red pepper directly on the stove burner and turn to high heat. Cook the pepper for 3 or 4 minutes on each side, or until almost completely black. (If you have an electric stove, cook the pepper under the broiler instead of on the stovetop.) Place the pepper in a small bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let stand for 10 minutes. (The steam will make the skin peel right off.) Scrape the charred skin from the pepper, cut in half, and remove and discard the stem and seeds. Cut the halves into 1/4 by 1-inch strips and add to the bowl.
• Drain the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, cut into 1/8-inch strips, and add to the bowl. Cut the mozzarella into 1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes and add to the bowl. Drain the artichokes, cut into quarters, and add to the bowl. Drain the olives and add to the bowl.
• Peel the garlic, finely chop, and place in a small bowl with the parsley and lemon juice. Slowly add the oil, mixing briskly with a whisk or fork. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta and toss until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• You can buy jars of roasted red peppers in any grocery store, but they are expensive. Roasting your own peppers may seem like a hassle, but it's very simple and will cost you less than half of what you would spend on the store bought version.

ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• This salad is very forgiving. Ingredient quantities are just suggestions, so, for example, if you'd prefer to use up an entire container of something or skip an ingredient, that will work just fine.Boil the pasta, and once it's done, rinse it under cold water and let it drain thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
• Prep the remaining ingredients and add them to a large salad bowl.
• Toss everything together and season with salt & pepper as needed.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a pot of generously salted water to boil and cook the fusilli per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, oregano, honey, 2 tablespoons Parmesan and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the warm pasta, then toss to coat and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Add the artichokes, red peppers, olives, mozzarella and salami and toss well to combine. Sprinkle with fresh basil.