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Italian Picnic Spread

A delightful medley of flavors featuring pasta salad, fresh toppings, and savory deli sandwiches, perfect for outdoor gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Picnic
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 2 cups Pasta (your choice) Fusilli or penne recommended
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Mozzarella balls Fresh for best taste
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil For dressing
  • 1 cup Fresh basil Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sandwiches
  • 4 rolls Bread rolls or baguette Sturdy types recommended
  • 8 slices Deli meats (ham, salami, etc.)
  • 4 slices Cheese To taste
  • 1 cup Lettuce Crisp
  • 2 tablespoons Condiments (mustard, mayo, etc.) To taste
For Snacks and Drinks
  • 2 cups Fruit (berries, grapes, etc.) Your choice
  • 4 cans Soda or sparkling water For refreshing drinks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta and let it cool completely.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, chopped fresh basil, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Sandwich Assembly
  1. On each bread roll or baguette, layer sliced deli meats, cheese, and crisp lettuce.
  2. Add condiments to your liking before wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap.
Packing
  1. Pack a mixed fruit salad or cookies as a sweet treat.
  2. Fill your cooler with soda or sparkling water before heading out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

This Italian picnic spread offers versatile options for everyone's palate. Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and consider preparing some components in advance to save time. Store items in a cooler for optimal freshness.

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