Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad
Italian Antipasto Pasta Salad is a vibrant, hearty pasta dish inspired by the classic antipasto platter, typically featuring rotini or penne pasta tossed with cured meats like salami and pepperoni, cheeses such as mozzarella or provolone, and an assortment of marinated vegetables like olives, roasted red peppers, and artichoke hearts. It's a popular Italian-American creation, often served as a refreshing side dish at picnics, potlucks, and summer gatherings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pasta and moderate in fat from the cheeses and cured meats, while providing a good amount of protein from these same ingredients. A typical 1-cup serving can range from 350 to 450 calories, offering key nutrients like calcium, iron, and various vitamins from the vegetables.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a perfect example of how Italian-American cuisine adapted traditional antipasto—a course of appetizers meant to 'counter the appetite' before a meal—into a single, convenient salad. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it combines a wide variety of food groups in one bowl, making it a more balanced and substantial option than many other pasta salads.
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