How to Make Delicious Pepperoni pizza pasta salad

Pepperoni pizza pasta salad. Pasta, pepperoni, mozzarella and Italian dressing. This summer I've been craving cold pasta salads but I haven't wanted the same ole salads. Something to change up the usual cold pasta salad routine.

It makes for a colorful presentation and tastes delicious! Placed the cooked, drained and fully cooled pasta in a large mixing bowl. The cheese stuffed tortellini, Parmesan and fresh mozzarella are the triple threat trifecta of this Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad. You can have Pepperoni pizza pasta salad using 13 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Pepperoni pizza pasta salad

1. You need 16 oz of colored rotini (I used 12oz).
2. Prepare 3/4 cup of olive oil.
3. You need 3/4 cup of Parmesan cheese grated.
4. Prepare 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar.
5. It's 2 tsp of oregano.
6. You need 1 tsp of garlic powder.
7. You need 1 tsp of salt.
8. It's 1/4 tsp of pepper.
9. It's 8 oz of mozzarella cheese cubed.
10. You need 8 oz of sharp cheddar cheese cubed.
11. It's of cherry tomatoes halved.
12. It's of Sliced black olives (optional).
13. Prepare of pepperoni sliced ( I cut mine in half, can also use mini pepperoni.

I am so excited to share this delicious recipe with you. If you and your family love pepperoni pizza (like we do over here), then you are in for a real treat. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper; shake well.

Pepperoni pizza pasta salad step by step

1. If you don’t have red wine vinegar, you can use Italian salad dressing instead and leave out the Olive oil. I make this both ways and they are both good. I use about Half a bottle of Italian dress, use as much or little as you like..
2. Cook rotini in a pot of boiling water for 7-9 minutes, or until done. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water until cool..
3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper..
4. Place cooked pasta, vinegar mixture, and remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl, turning to coat all ingredients. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving..
5. Notes- I don’t use cubed cheese, I used shredded, it’s what I have on hand most of the time..

This Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Salad features tri colored rotini pasta with pepperoni, mozzarella, cheddar, and tomatoes in a Parmesan vinaigrette. This Italian pasta salad variation is the perfect summer side dish recipe! There's so Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, cucumber, tomato, onions and pepperoni. Add salad dressing and toss to coat.