Pizza Pasta Salad

A quick and flavorful fusion of your favorite pizza toppings in a cold pasta salad. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, picnics, or potlucks; easy to prep and kid-approved.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian, American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

1 Large stockpot
1 Fine-mesh colander
1 Large mixing bowl
1 Cutting board
1 Chef’s knife
- Measuring spoons and cups
1 Small mixing bowl
1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients

1 lb rotini pasta or penne pasta
6 oz mini pepperoni slices
8 oz mozzarella cubes or string cheese, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
½ cup black olives sliced
1 green bell pepper diced
½ red onion finely chopped
0.75 cup Italian dressing use high-quality for best flavor
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup fresh basil optional, chopped
2 tablespoon pine nuts optional, lightly toasted
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes optional, chopped

Instructions

Boil pasta until al dente.
Drain and rinse pasta with cold water.
Dice and prep all toppings.
Whisk dressing ingredients together.
Combine pasta, toppings, and dressing.
Chill in fridge before serving.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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