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Smoked salmon, mozerella, salami and tomato ontop of Orzo pasta

Quick Antipasto Pasta Salad

This quick antipasto pasta salad is a great addition to your grilling nights. It has all the flavors of freshness you are looking for. With smoked salmon, salami, fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella and dressed with a delicious champagne vinaigrette. The best part about this salad is that the meat and toppings are interchangeable just like a charcuterie board. You don't have to stick to the same old thing all the time.
5 from 10 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 45 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Sauce Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. Orzo pasta cooked
  • 12 oz. Pkg Pre-Marinated mini mozzarella balls
  • 8.1 oz Prepackaged smoked salmon; sliced and any flavor
  • 12 oz Sliced salami
  • 8 Fresh basil leaves
  • 4 Ripe Roma or heirloom tomatoes
  • ½ c. Champagne vinaigrette
  • 1 Cucumber peeled and diced
  • 1 Carrot peeled and diced
  • Salt & pepper for seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Cook 8oz. of orzo pasta, according to the instructions on packaging.
  • Once pasta is cooked, drain and run cool water over your cooked pasta for 2-3 minutes.
  • Place your cooked orzo in a bowl. Add your champagne vinaigrette, cucumber, and carrots to your pasta. Season with salt and pepper and mix well. Place pasta into the refrigerator to chill.
  • While your pasta chills, prepare your toppings.
  • Roll and slice your smoked salmon, salami, basil and dice your tomatoes.
  • Take your bowl of pasta out of the refrigerator and add your salmon, salami, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Layer them in rows on top of the pasta salad.
  • Chill your antipasto pasta salad until you are ready to enjoy it.

Notes

*Add more vinaigrette dressing as needed.
*Switch up your toppings. This salad is also great with prosciutto, feta cheese, and olives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Quick & Easy, Quick Meal
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