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Pizza Pasta Salad

Pizza Pasta Salad: A Fresh Twist for Quick Summer Meals

Enjoy a vibrant Pizza Pasta Salad, a fresh twist on classic flavors perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Any short pasta shape can be used.
  • 6 oz Sliced Pepperoni Use plant-based pepperoni for a vegetarian version.
  • 8 oz Diced Mozzarella Cheese Consider low-fat mozzarella for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved; diced regular tomatoes work if cherries aren’t available.
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives Any olives can be used.
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper Diced; swap for red or yellow for a sweeter note.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Finely chopped; green onions are a milder alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Experiment with ranch or vinaigrette for a twist.
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can enhance flavor when used in larger quantities.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water over high heat. Once boiling, add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare your vegetables and toppings. Dice the mozzarella, chop the red onions, slice the bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the pepperoni.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rotini pasta, diced mozzarella, pepperoni, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, diced bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion. Toss gently.
  4. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad. Toss everything together until well coated.
  5. Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and pepper over the salad. Toss again and adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve chilled, giving the salad a gentle toss to redistribute the dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite ingredients like mushrooms or spinach.

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