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Pizza Pasta Salad

Delicious Pizza Pasta Salad: A Fresh Take on Comfort Food

This Pizza Pasta Salad is a refreshing twist on comfort food, packed with vibrant flavors and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta or fusilli or penne for variety
  • 4 oz Sliced Pepperoni or turkey pepperoni or omit for vegetarian
  • 8 oz Diced Mozzarella Cheese or feta or provolone for a different cheese experience
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved; grape tomatoes can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives or green olives as alternative
  • 1 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper or red or yellow peppers for a sweeter touch
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion or shallots or green onions as substitutes
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing homemade version can be made
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano or basil or Italian seasoning as alternative
  • to taste Salt & Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with pepperoni, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, black olives, green bell pepper, and red onion. Stir gently.
  3. Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
  4. Add dried oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste; toss again to mix.
  5. Cover salad with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Before serving, gently toss the salad again to redistribute the dressing.
  7. Serve chilled in bowls or on a platter as a side dish or light meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Cool the pasta thoroughly to keep fresh ingredients crisp. Use an airtight container for storage, and consume within 2-3 days. Add a splash of dressing if the salad becomes dry after a day.

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