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Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad

Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad: A Fun Twist on Classic Flavors

Enjoy the delightful Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad, a vibrant twist on classic flavors that brings refreshing tastes to your cookout.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Pasta Choose your favorite shape
  • 6 ounces Pepperoni Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Black Olives Sliced or omitted
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Chopped; mix colors for vibrancy
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Finely chopped, rinsed under cold water
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette Alternatively, use balsamic vinaigrette

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • large spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water over high heat. Add pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the pepperoni, slice the cherry tomatoes, chop the bell peppers, slice the black olives if using, and finely chop the red onion.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with chopped ingredients, gently folding until evenly mixed.
  4. Drizzle red wine vinaigrette over salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added taste, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.

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