Antipasto Cold Pasta Salad Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water and drain. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, vegetables, cheeses, meats, olives and chives. , In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.

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.

Steps:

• Cook pasta to al dente firmness according to package instructions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water, then transfer to very large mixing bowl.
• Mince yellow onion and transfer to mixing bowl.
• Drain mushroom pieces and transfer to mixing bowl.
• Drain olives, slice finely, and transfer to mixing bowl.
• Cut pepperoni in half and transfer to mixing bowl; be sure to separate pieces if needed.
• Cut bar cheese into little cubes no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
• Cut sun dried tomatoes into little pieces no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
• Drain roasted red pepper slices and cut them into little pieces no more than 1/2" on a side; transfer to mixing bowl.
• Pour entire bottle of zesty Italian dressing into mixing bowl and mix ingredients thoroughly before refrigerating.

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.

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.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in lightly salted water following directions on package. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water until completely cool.
• Combine Green Pepper, Black Olives, Tomato, Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Capers and Artichoke Hearts in a large bowl. Stir in the pasta.
• Top the salad with desired amount of dressing and cracked pepper, then refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving so flavors can blend.
• Enjoy!

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, pimientos, artichokes, scallions, garlic 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.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
• Place in a large salad bowl.
• Add the next 12 ingredients; mix well.
• In a jar with tight-fitting lid, shake oil and lemon juice.
• Pour over salad and toss.
• Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
• Stir before serving.