Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Prep Time
20 mins
Chill time:
1 d
Total Time
20 mins
This Pepperoni Pasta Salad is a classic pasta salad. Filled with fresh vegetables, cheese, pepperoni, and pasta. It's the perfect side dish to feed a crowd!
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cold pasta salad, italian pasta salad, pepperoni pasta salad
Servings: 10 +
Calories: 368 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound (455g) small pasta (any shape such as fusilli, penne, macaroni, bow tie)
- ¾ cup (70g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces (115g) fresh mozzarella pearls (or cubed regular mozzarella)
- 3 ounces (85g) sliced pepperoni
- 2 large roma tomatoes, chopped
- ½ large green bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup sliced olives
- ½ cup sliced red onion, or more to taste
- ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini
- ¾-1 cup (175ml-235ml) Italian dressing
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is cool.
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Meanwhile, combine cheeses, pepperoni, tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, onion, pepperoncini, and salad dressing in a large bowl.
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When pasta is cool drain well and add to bowl with pepperoni and vegetables. Toss to combine. Refrigerate covered for a minimum of 1 hour but up to 24 hours.
Recipe Notes
- STORAGE: Can store in the refrigerator, covered for 5-7 days.
Nutrition Facts
Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 728mg32%
Potassium 218mg6%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 310IU6%
Vitamin C 10.5mg13%
Calcium 271mg27%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate.