Bow Tie Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Brighten up your table with this irresistible Bow Tie Pepperoni Pasta Salad—a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that's perfect for potlucks, backyard barbecues, or an easy weeknight meal. Tender bow tie pasta is tossed with slices of zesty pepperoni, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, savory black olives, and creamy mozzarella pearls, all brought together with a tangy Italian dressing. A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch to this crowd-pleasing salad. Ready in just 30 minutes and served chilled, this easy pasta salad recipe delivers bold flavors and a delightful medley of textures with every bite. Perfect for meal prepping, picnics, or as a refreshing side dish, this pasta salad is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 0.75 cup Italian dressing
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sliced pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, black olives, red onion, and mozzarella pearls.
Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley (if using).
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.7 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 6667 mg | 290% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 312.6 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.6 g | ||
| Protein | 97.2 g | 194% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1244 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1668 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
