Antipasto Picnic Salad Recipe

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2012 by chevstriss

made this for a pot luck picnic where we were expecting about 100 peeps. Many of these ingrediants are not to my taste, (olives, giardiniera, green pepper) but I followed the recipe exactly. It was finished off completely (I tasted some pasta and ham) and i LOVED the dressing that several reviews have complained about.

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2012 by Sunnysnow

This is absolutely out of this world and very close to a main dish. I made half the recipe and substituted 8 oz Kalamata olives for the ripe olives. For the dressing, I reserved 2 z of the giardiniera liquid, 2 oz of the Kalamata liquid and 6 oz Zesty Italian Dressing. The Kalamata olives and liquid gave it it that extra kick. I served it at a Senior Luncheon and everyone begged for the recipe. I use the HOT giardiniera when I make it for my family.

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by katlaydee3

Delicious! I think this is the best pasta salad I've ever had. This was also the first time I tried giardiniera and I loved it. Also, like a lot of other people on here, I only made half of the recipe and it was more than enough.

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by katlaydee3

Delicious! I think this is the best pasta salad I've ever had. This was also the first time I tried giardiniera and I loved it. Also, like a lot of other people on here, I only made half of the recipe and it was more than enough.

Reviewed on Aug. 03, 2012 by Laurel54

Good salad. Nice, unexpected combination of ingredients. By way of clarification to mjill, the Italian use of the word 'anti' means "before" and "pasto" refers to the word "meal". Therefore, antipasto simply means "before the meal".

Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2012 by mjill

This is not Antipasto salad; anti means no, pasto means pasta; so "no pasta" - antipasto.

Reviewed on Jul. 08, 2012 by kshea

The dressing was ok. Next time I will use a bottle of Zesty Italian Dressing instead.

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2012 by Dodson6

Made this for a family reunion and got great reviews. No mayo, so didn't have to refrigerate. Will make again

Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2012 by LauraLooWho

I make this recipe minus the giardiniera and people love it!

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2011 by Mrs_Lucci_N_FL

Awesome!

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by Meezersqueezer

I made this for a big birthday party and got wonderful comments on it. It was simple to make and prepare and it did make a lot of salad, but that's why I picked it. They only thing I really didn't like about it was the dressing...I found it a little to vinegery for me. Next tiem I will just use regular Krafts Italian salad dressing on it.

Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2011 by dawnmsherman

love this!!

Reviewed on May. 31, 2011 by sheffele

Very good recipe and different. A refreshing change from the Italian Dressing pasta salad. Cut the recipe in half and it still made alot - but that's not a problem,

we'll empty the bowl!

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2011 by Cookies1961

 The one I used has both.

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2011 by Cookies1961

Made it for my granddaughters open house, everyone liked it.

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2010 by bsaltysiak

This is an excellent salad. I get rave reviews but beware- it makes a huge amount. Sometimes I cut it in half.

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2010 by Tammi_IN

Is the Giardiniera in this recipe the one with the cauliflower in it or the one with just the peppers in it?

Thanks

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2010 by linsvin

Made this for the big annual 4th of July BBQ. Family tasted it, would not allow me to share with the guests! Thank goodness this makes a lot. I did bring about a 1/4 of it though... Truly is a fantastic recipe. Soooo EASY to assemble.

Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2010 by l2bake

Delicious! It does make a lot though, next time I will half the recipe.

Reviewed on May. 12, 2010 by LucyBee

Very good!! I added the dressing right before serving. We loved it!!

Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2009 by sheila ropp

yes, what is giarnidiera?

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by jmyers

Italian-American relish of pickled vegetables in vinegar or oil.

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Wingwife415

What is giarnidiera?

KS

Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by cherylfegan

Wonderful.

Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2009 by ErikB

Made this for a Memorial Day picnic. Very good, but the serving size is rather large. That worked for my situation, but I would certainly half it if I weren't taking it to a gathering.

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2009 by emjhb522

This sounds wonderful! I will definately be making it for our Super Bowl party! Thanks!

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2008 by donmelody

This was very good! I will half it next time, though.

Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by Hellion50

This salad is delicious! I will make it again. I halved the recipe and it made a huge bowl!

Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2008 by DeniseMo

This was a great salad and my guests really enjoyed it. I substituted a 97% fat free ham steak for the deli ham, as I could cube it easily. I also found 97% fat free pepperoni to help cut the fat out on this. I couldn't find hard salami, but did substitute a Hickory Farms summer sausage that went over quite well. I also blanched the broccoli in the pasta as it cooked and drained it all into the colander. I have several requests for the recipe. The only down side of this recipe was that I didn’t have a bowl big enough to mix all the ingredients. Next time I'd easily cut everything in half as it made so much.

Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2008 by tiffany1

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by magnetqueen

thanks DD will love this one

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by sweeneyword