Antipasto Salad With Italian Dressing Recipe
Ingredients
| Hard salami | 4 Ounce, diced | |
| 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings | ||
| Ripe olives | 1 Cup (16 tbs), pitted | |
| Mushrooms | 8 Ounce, sliced | |
| Artichoke hearts | 1 Can (10oz), quartered | |
| Italian dressing | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Water | 6 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Vegetable oil | 1 Tablespoon | |
| 2 cups large shell macaroni, uncooked | ||
| 1 cup diagonally sliced celery | ||
| Cherry tomatoes | 1 Cup (16 tbs), cut in half | |
| Green pepper | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), diced | |
| 6 oz. Swiss cheese, cut in thin strips | ||
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Black pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Hard salami slice | 12 , garnish | |
Directions
In a medium bowl, place salami, onion, olives, mushrooms and artichoke hearts.
Add dressing; toss to coat ingredients.
Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours.
One hour before serving, bring water to a rapid boil in a heavy 4 quart saucepan.
Add 1 teaspoon salt and oil.
Gradually add macaroni, being sure water continues to boil.
Cook macaroni uncovered until tender but firm, stirring occasionally.
Drain.
Rinse with cold water.
Drain again.
Place in a large salad bowl.
Add celery, tomatoes, green pepper, cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and marinated vegetables.
Toss lightly.
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Garnish rim of bowl with salami slices folded in quarters for a ruffled effect.
Makes 10 servings.
Add dressing; toss to coat ingredients.
Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours.
One hour before serving, bring water to a rapid boil in a heavy 4 quart saucepan.
Add 1 teaspoon salt and oil.
Gradually add macaroni, being sure water continues to boil.
Cook macaroni uncovered until tender but firm, stirring occasionally.
Drain.
Rinse with cold water.
Drain again.
Place in a large salad bowl.
Add celery, tomatoes, green pepper, cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper and marinated vegetables.
Toss lightly.
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Garnish rim of bowl with salami slices folded in quarters for a ruffled effect.
Makes 10 servings.
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