Description
Pizza Pasta Salad is the ultimate fusion of everyone’s favorite flavors – the classic taste of pizza combined with the refreshing coolness of a creamy pasta salad. This versatile dish is a summertime staple, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or simply enjoying as a satisfying lunch or side. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and irresistible blend of textures, Pizza Pasta Salad is sure to become a new household favorite.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce rotini pasta
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cool water.
2. Whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with pepperoni, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, red onion, Parmesan, and basil.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
6. Toss again before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
You can add additional vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 15 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams