Easy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe
Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad combines the flavors of pizza with the freshness of a toppings, creating a delicious dish that is perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Pizza Pasta Salad
- 16 oz pasta
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup pepperoni (mini, quartered, or diced)
- 6 oz. black olives
- 8 oz. mozzarella (pearls or cubed)
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, grated or shaved
- ¼ cup fresh basil
Italian Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, add the cool pasta, halved grape tomatoes, diced bell peppers, black olives, red onion, pepperoni, fresh basil, and mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and other ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least an hour, allowing the flavors to meld together. You can also leave it overnight for even better flavor development. Serve and enjoy!
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