Mr Food's Pizza Pasta Salad
Looking for the ultimate crowd-pleaser? Mr. Food's Pizza Pasta Salad is a fun, flavor-packed twist on two favorite dishes—pizza and pasta! This vibrant, easy-to-make recipe combines tender rotini pasta, zesty pepperoni slices, creamy mozzarella chunks, and tangy black olives with crisp green bell peppers, juicy grape tomatoes, and a pop of red onion. Tossed in a flavorful Italian dressing infused with Parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil, each bite is bursting with fresh, savory goodness. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or summer picnics, this chilled pasta salad is an irresistible, make-ahead dish that your family and friends will adore. Don't miss out on this quick and delicious way to bring pizza-inspired flair to your table!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.75 cup Italian dressing
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pepperoni slices, diced mozzarella cheese, sliced black olives, diced green bell pepper, halved grape tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1412.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3960.4 |
| Total Fat 222.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 85.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.9g | |
| Cholesterol 462.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9278.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 320.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.9g | |
| Protein 156.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 51.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1718.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2466.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories