Antipasto Pasta Salad with Smoked Mozzarella

Name: Antipasto Pasta Salad with Smoked Mozzarella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounces dry gemelli or fusilli pasta; 8 ounces smoked mozzarella, (cubed); 8 ounces mozzarella pearls; 8 ounces sliced Genoa salami, (cut into quarters); 12 ounces roasted red peppers, (drained and sliced); 12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, (drained and quartered); 4 ounces Castelvetrano olives, (pitted (or your favorite green olives!)); 4 ounces black olives, (pitted); 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, (halved); ¼ small red onion, (very thinly sliced); ¼ cup fresh parsley, (chopped); ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 small garlic cloves, (finely minced); 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon dried oregano ((or Italian seasoning)); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:12min

This Italian-inspired pasta salad is loaded with smoky mozzarella, salami, fresh and marinated vegetables, olives, and a bright homemade vinaigrette. It’s colorful, hearty, and perfect for summer cookouts, dinner parties, picnics, and easy make-ahead entertaining!

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:27:54 GMT