Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad Food

CHEF JOHN'S ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain thoroughly in a colander, but do not rinse; stir to release heat. Allow to cool in the colander for 5 to 10 minutes.
• While pasta cools, add garlic and anchovy to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork to crush the anchovy and garlic into a paste. Add Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until dressing is smooth, thick, and coats the back of a spoon.
• Pour cooled pasta into the bowl of dressing and toss with a large spoon until well coated.
• Stir red onion, jalapeno, pepperoncini, red pepper, artichokes, black olives, green olives into the salad. Add salami, pepperoni, and ham; mix thoroughly. Add Provolone cheese. Mix with a spoon thoroughly to combine. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, 3 to 12 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator, add chopped parsley and tomatoes, and mix thoroughly. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed.

ITALIAN ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Toss pasta with artichokes, peppers, olives and salami in large bowl. Add dressing; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

ITALIAN ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, and salt in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

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:

• 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.

CREAMY ITALIAN ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Add dressing; mix lightly.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
• Sprinkle with basil before serving.

ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In large bowl, place pasta and remaining ingredients except dressing. Add dressing; toss gently.

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 PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, cool.
• Prepare all veggies, cheese and meats. Slice and cut to desired size. Set aside in a medium to large bowl. Add cooled pasta to bowl. Dress with vinaigrette dressing to coat. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cover and refrigerate at least 60 minutes.
• Before serving, add more vinaigrette as needed.