Antipasto Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 360 Minutes

Ready In: 380 Minutes

Servings: 16

We love the flavors and textures in this salad. It is popular at home as well as at potlucks. Plan ahead as it needs to chill for 6 hours or overnight.

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

1 (3 1/2 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, halved

1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper

1/2 cup diced green pepper

4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup olive oil or 1 cup vegetable oil

2/3 cup lemon juice

Directions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with.
2. cold water.
3. Place in a large salad bowl.
4. Add the next 12 ingredients;mix well.
5. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, shake oil and lemon juice.
6. Pour over salad and toss.
7. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
8. Stir before serving.
9. Yield: 12-16 servings.

By RecipeOfHealth.com