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Pizza Pasta Salad

Delicious Pizza Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Summer Comfort

This Pizza Pasta Salad is a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish that combines the beloved flavors of pizza into a vibrant salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta or fusilli, penne
  • 4 oz Pepperoni substitute with turkey pepperoni for lighter option
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese low-fat mozzarella as an alternative
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced, or use green olives
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced, or use red/yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped; substitute with green onions
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing homemade vinaigrette can be used
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano fresh oregano can also be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • large mixing bowl
  • Large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced pepperoni, diced mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, diced bell pepper, and chopped onion. Mix gently.
  3. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture, then toss until everything is well coated.
  4. Season the Salad: Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper over the salad, folding them in gently.
  5. Chill: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  6. Toss Before Serving: After chilling, gently toss the salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve Cold: Spoon the salad into serving bowls or platters and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This Pizza Pasta Salad is perfect for potlucks or summer gatherings. Adjust ingredients as necessary and enjoy cold for the best flavor.

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