ANTIPASTI CHOPPED SALAD

By ldelmas

Serves6-8

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 1 lb rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
• 1 bottle store-bought Italian dressing, divided
• 1/2 cup marinated sundried tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
• 2 pepperoncino peppers, chopped
• 2 Tbsp pasta water, reserved from cooked pasta
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup salami, sliced 1/4" thick and diced
• 1 cup sharp provolone cheese, sliced 1/4" thick and diced
• 1/2 cup pecorino cheese, grated
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation:

Cook the pasta according to the manufacturer's directions. Allow the pasta to cool and reserve 2 Tbsp of the cooking liquid.


In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp dressing. Toss to coat and transfer the ingredients to a serving bowl.


In a separate mixing bowl, toss the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp dressing.


Top the pasta portion in the serving bowl with the green salad. Serve to your guests.