Savor this quick Pepperoni Pasta Salad recipe! Perfect for a tasty appetizer or side dish, it’s easy to whip up and sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
8 oz of rotini or penne pasta
6 oz of sliced pepperoni
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup of cucumber, diced
½ cup of red onion, finely chopped
1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup of black olives, sliced
1 cup of Italian dressing
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add your pasta and cook it according to the package instructions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse it with cold water to stop the cooking process.
While the pasta is cooling, chop your cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, pepperoni, veggies, mozzarella cheese, and black olives. Give everything a gentle toss to combine.
Drizzle your Italian dressing over the pasta salad to coat everything nicely.
Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
When ready to serve, sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
Notes
A delightful Pepperoni Pasta Salad that’s vibrant, easy to make, and perfect for picnics or potlucks.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Category:Salad
Cuisine:Italian
Nutrition
Serving Size:6 servings
Calories:350
Sugar:2g
Fat:22g
Carbohydrates:30g
Fiber:3g
Protein:12g
Keywords: Pepperoni Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Quick Salad
