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Pizza Pasta Salad

This Pizza Pasta Salad has all your favorite pizza flavors tossed with pasta, pepperoni, mozzarella, veggies, and zesty Italian dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian American
Keyword: italian pizza pasta salad, Pepperoni Pasta Salad, pizza pasta salad, pizza pasta salad recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup mini pepperoni
  • 8 ounces cubed mozzarella
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 diced green bell pepper
  • 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives
  • ½ small diced red onion

Dressing

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup pizza sauce
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pasta Salad

  • In a large pot, cook 1 pound rotini pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, 1 cup mini pepperoni, 8 ounces cubed mozzarella, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives, and ½ small diced red onion.

Dressing

  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup pizza sauce, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to coat the ingredients well. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Storage & Make-Ahead Instructions
  • Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Make Ahead: This pasta salad keeps well. Make up to 48 hours in advance. Reserve some of the dressing to add and toss right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg

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