Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad
Transform your pasta salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad! Combining the best of pizza-inspired ingredients—like zesty pepperoni, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy black olives, and melty mozzarella—this dish delivers all the classic pizza flavors in a refreshing, crowd-pleasing salad. Tossed with tender rotini pasta and a perfectly seasoned Italian dressing spiked with oregano and basil, this recipe offers a lighter twist on indulgence. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a simple summer side dish, this pasta salad is as versatile as it is satisfying. Serve chilled and let the bold medley of flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup pepperoni slices (mini or cut into quarters)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.75 cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it quickly. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the green bell pepper, and drain the sliced black olives if using canned.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Italian dressing, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture in the large bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
374 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1238 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 175 mg | 4% | |
*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.
