Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe

I have a strange obsession with pasta salad. It is just so delicious and simple to make. If you are looking for a quick and simple side dish, this Pizza Pasta Salad, has your name written all over it.

It is so simple and quick to throw together and has amazing flavor.

It’s so easy to sneak in those extra veggies, and tastes amazing. We love bringing this recipe to potlucks or summer barbecues, because it definitely feeds a crowd.

Everyone loves this pasta salad, so you are sure to bring a crowd favorite, to every event, with this Pizza Pasta Salad recipe.

mAKE IT A MAIN DISH:

I usually serve this as a side dish, however, you could easily serve it as a main dish, just by adding a little extra protein.

You could easily add chicken sausage, grilled chicken, shredded chicken, or steak to this dish, and serve it as a main dish. It is very filling, and so easy to throw together on a busy night (especially in the summer when it’s hot and you don’t want to be baking or turning on your oven).

I prefer this with grilled chicken, but really any meat would be so yummy with this recipe.

• I love a good shortcut, and I love using mozzarella string cheese in this dish. It’s quick, simple, and delicious.

homemade or store bought dressing:

For this recipe, I love this simple homemade dressing. It only requires a few simple ingredients, and tastes absolutely delicious with all the veggies.

However, if you don’t have time to make a dressing, you could easily buy one. We recommend buying an Italian dressing. We aren’t paid to say this, but the Robusto Italian Dressing from Wishbone, is by far our most favorite dressing for pasta salads.

• You could use any type of pasta for this dish. I even combined a few different kinds, just to make my salad look a little more full. Again, this is totally optional.

sneak in extra veggies:

I love this recipe because it’s perfect for sneaking in some extra vegetables, that the kids won’t even notice.

If you need a few suggestions of veggies to sneak in, here is what I recommend:

• Olives
• Cucumbers
• Zucchini
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Red Bell Peppers
• Green Bell Peppers
• Orange/Yellow Bell Peppers
• Banana Peppers
• Radishes
• Sugar Snap Peas
• Cauliflower

I usually try to dice them up pretty small, so they aren’t very noticeable. But the taste isn’t noticeable once they are all smothered in the dressing.

Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe

Pizza Pasta Salad is our new go to side dish for summer. It is so easy to throw together, and only requires a few simple ingredients.

ServingServing: 8

Prep Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

Pasta Salad

• ▢ 16 ounces rotini pasta, 1 package, cooked and drained
• ▢ ¾ cup Parmesan cheese
• ▢ ½ cup Mozzarella cheese, cubed
• ▢ ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
• ▢ ¾ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ▢ ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
• ▢ 2.25 ounces sliced olives, 1 can, drained
• ▢ 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ▢ ½ teaspoon pizza seasoning

Dressing

• ▢ ¾ cup olive oil
• ▢ ½ cup red wine vinegar
• ▢ 2 teaspoon oregano
• ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon salt

Equipment

• Mixing Bowl (Large)
• Mixing Bowl (Small)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine your pasta, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni slices, sliced olives, green pepper, and pizza seasoning.
2. In a smaller separate bowl, make your dressing by combining your olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad, and let refrigerate for about an hour.
4. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 537 kcal · Carbohydrates: 45 g · Protein: 16 g · Fat: 32 g · Saturated Fat: 8 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 19 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 29 mg · Sodium: 778 mg · Potassium: 248 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 2 g · Vitamin A: 364 IU · Vitamin C: 15 mg · Calcium: 222 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Author: Steph Loaiza

Course: Salad

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