Go Back
Pizza Pasta Salad

Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
  • 1 cup diced pepperoni
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and shake dry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the salt dissolves.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pasta, pepperoni, tomatoes, mozzarella, bell pepper, olives, and red onion. Pour about three-quarters of the dressing over the top and toss gently.
  4. Add Parmesan and the remaining dressing if needed, toss once more, and serve right away or let sit 10 minutes. Top with fresh basil if you like.

Notes

If you’re making this ahead, hold back a couple tablespoons of dressing and toss it in right before serving to freshen everything up. The salad keeps well in the fridge for meal prep.