Description
Pizza Pasta Salad is a delicious and colorful dish that combines the classic flavors of pizza with the satisfying texture of pasta. This vibrant salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but it also makes for a perfect meal for potlucks, picnics, or a simple family dinner. With ingredients like pepperoni, fresh vegetables, and mozzarella cheese, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among both kids and adults. Whether you serve it as a main course or side dish, its versatility and taste will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium red onion (chopped)
- 2 cups white mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- 2 cups cubed Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 pound bowtie pasta (cooked and cooled)
- 2 rounded tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian dried seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and basil.
- In another bowl, whisk together salt, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, red apple vinegar, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg