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Pizza Pasta Salad

Delicious Pizza Pasta Salad to Brighten Your Day

This Pizza Pasta Salad is a flavorful and colorful blend of rotini pasta, pepperoni, and fresh veggies, perfect for potlucks and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta or fusilli, penne, or bow-tie pasta for variety
  • 6 ounces Sliced Pepperoni or turkey/chicken pepperoni for a healthier option
  • 8 ounces Diced Mozzarella Cheese or provolone/shredded cheese as substitutes
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or any fresh tomato, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives green olives can switch up the flavor
  • 1 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper or red/yellow bell pepper for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion or scallions/shallots for a milder option
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Italian Dressing or homemade with olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning as an alternative

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon or spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add rotini pasta, and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix cooled rotini pasta with sliced pepperoni, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Stir gently.
  3. Add Dressing: Pour Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Season: Sprinkle in oregano, salt, and pepper to taste, then mix again.
  5. Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
  6. Final Toss: Before serving, toss the salad again, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  7. Serve Cold: Enjoy your Pizza Pasta Salad cold as a main dish or side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Rinse pasta after cooking to maintain texture. Chill salad for at least an hour for best flavor. Adjust dressing to taste and customize ingredients as desired.

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