Antipasti Pasta Salad


Ingredients

  • Dressing
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • ¼ cup red-wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Pasta Salad
  • 6 ounces (about 2½ cups) whole-wheat medium shells
  • 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1 cup quartered canned artichoke hearts
  • 1 cup canned cannellini beans, rinsed
  • ½ cup cubed salami
  • 5 tablespoons shredded Provolone cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

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  1. To prepare dressing: Combine oil, broth, vinegar, marjoram, shallots, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well combined. (Or whisk in a bowl.)
  2. To prepare pasta salad: Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Add fennel, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, beans, salami, cheese, pepperoncini, pepper and the dressing; toss to coat.

Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate, without dressing, for up to 1 day. Toss with the dressing about 1 hour before serving.