Description
A delightful and colorful pasta salad that combines the flavors of pizza with the freshness of vegetables, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, black olives, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other toppings like arugula or spinach for extra greens.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the dressing quantity based on your preference for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg