POTLUCK ANTIPASTO PASTA SALAD

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I love trying new recipes, and this one for Italian pasta salad tops all other varieties I've tried. With beans, cheese, sausage and vegetables, it's a hearty complement to any meal. -Bernadette Nelson, Arcadia, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red or green pepper, julienned
2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 bunch green onions, sliced
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, julienned
4 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, julienned
4 ounces brick or provolone cheese, julienned
4 ounces thinly sliced hard salami, julienned
3 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 to 2 tablespoons minced chives
BASIL VINAIGRETTE:
2/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Itzarokwu Ebubemonday
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Shelley Salik
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Liam Warrington
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


Kennedy Ngulube
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for a crowd.


Gage Vace
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad. The dressing is so tangy and flavorful.


Md r Sg
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This is a great recipe for a potluck because it's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bimal Regmi
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Dipesh Giri
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This is the best pasta salad recipe I've ever tried! The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect.


Yaseen Jojo
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I've been making this pasta salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Lahboubi Rachid
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This pasta salad is the perfect make-ahead dish. I can make it the day before a party and it's even better the next day.


Lazayah Johnson
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


lorelle veale
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Malik Sufyan
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I made this for a party and it was gone in minutes! I will definitely be making it again.


Dilsam Mohammad
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.