Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Bright, zesty, and packed with bold flavors, this Pepperoni Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next potluck, picnic, or busy weeknight dinner. Featuring rotini pasta tossed with savory pepperoni slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny black olives, and crunchy green bell peppers, this dish offers a delightful mix of textures in every bite. A tangy drizzle of Italian dressing ties it all together, while shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses add a rich, creamy finish. Fresh parsley and red onions provide a pop of color and zest, making this chilled pasta salad as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes and easy to prepare ahead, this pepperoni pasta salad is the perfect blend of convenience and flavor. Serve it cold for a refreshing side dish or a satisfying meal in itself!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup black olives
- 1 green bell pepper
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.75 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, typically about 8-10 minutes.
Step 2
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down. Set aside.
Step 3
While the pasta cools, chop the green bell pepper into small bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the black olives if needed, and finely dice the red onion.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pepperoni slices, cherry tomatoes, black olives, green bell pepper, red onion, shredded mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
Step 5
Add the Italian dressing, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Toss everything together until well coated and evenly distributed.
Step 6
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top for garnish and an extra burst of flavor.
Step 7
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to chill and let the flavors meld.
Step 8
Before serving, give the pasta salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Step 9
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1431.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3610.0 |
| Total Fat 191.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 65.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 19.8g | |
| Cholesterol 356.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9049.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 325.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.0g | |
| Protein 136.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1449.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 26.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2581.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories