Pepperoni Mozzarella Broccoli Pasta Salad
Vibrant, flavorful, and packed with both texture and taste, this Pepperoni Mozzarella Broccoli Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion. Tender rotini pasta is paired with crisp, blanched broccoli florets, savory pepperoni slices, creamy mozzarella pearls, and colorful veggies like red bell pepper and red onions for a refreshing yet hearty salad. A tangy Italian dressing ties it all together, enhanced by the irresistible nuttiness of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, this salad is chilled to perfection, making it an ideal make-ahead option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Bursting with bold Italian-inspired flavors and a medley of textures, this easy-to-make pasta salad is a guaranteed hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup black olives
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.75 cup Italian dressing
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool completely.
While the pasta cooks, blanch the broccoli florets by boiling them in water for 2-3 minutes. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, broccoli florets, pepperoni slices, mozzarella pearls, diced red bell pepper, black olives, and sliced red onion.
Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the salad and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Toss again gently to combine.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3827 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.0 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.3 g | 376% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 398 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 9536 mg | 415% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 330.2 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.3 g | ||
| Protein | 153.0 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1496 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 27.3 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 2263 mg | 48% | |
*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.
