Description
A refreshing and vibrant Pizza Pasta Salad, perfect for summer and customizable with your favorite veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Rotini Pasta
- 1 cup Sliced Pepperoni
- 1 cup Diced Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives
- 1 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper
- 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
- 1 cup Italian Dressing
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the rotini pasta. Cook until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with sliced pepperoni, diced mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced green bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle Italian dressing generously over the pasta mixture. Toss everything together gently to ensure each ingredient is coated evenly.
- Season: Sprinkle dried oregano over the salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to mix the seasonings throughout.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator. Allow it to chill for at least 1 hour so the flavors meld beautifully.
- Final Toss: Before serving, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and flavors. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the salad cold, either as a side or a main dish, and enjoy the bright, satisfying flavors!
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg