Pizza Pasta Salad
Loaded with all your favorite pizza toppings, this easy Pizza Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor! It's easy to make and pairs perfectly with anything grilled. Serve it at your next potluck or outdoor BBQ!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fusilli pasta uncooked
- 4 ounces pepperoni sliced
- 6 ounces pepper Jack cheese cubed
- ½ bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ½ pint grape tomatoes cut in half
- ¾ cup Italian dressing or homemade Italian vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the tri-color rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, or 1 minute less than the recommended cooking time, then drain it and rinse it under cold water to cool.
- Combine the pepperoni, cheese, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, parsley and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Pour the Italian dressing or vinaigrette over the ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the pasta and mix well, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Heather’s Tips
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially when it comes to parsley and tomatoes.
- If you prefer a zesty flavor, add more Italian seasoning or a splash of extra dressing before serving.
- Make this salad a day ahead; it tastes even better as the flavors develop overnight.
- If your salad gets a bit dry before serving, add a few tablespoons of Italian dressing to wake it up. Olive oil will also work.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 222mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 588IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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