Pizza Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

This Pizza Pasta Salad has all your favorite pizza flavors tossed with pasta, pepperoni, mozzarella, veggies, and zesty Italian dressing.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian American

Keyword: italian pizza pasta salad, Pepperoni Pasta Salad, pizza pasta salad, pizza pasta salad recipe

Servings: Servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Pasta Salad

1 pound rotini pasta
1 cup mini pepperoni
8 ounces cubed mozzarella
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 diced green bell pepper
1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives
½ small diced red onion

Dressing

½ cup olive oil
½ cup pizza sauce
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pasta Salad

In a large pot, cook 1 pound rotini pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water. Drain well and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, 1 cup mini pepperoni, 8 ounces cubed mozzarella, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 (2.5-ounce) can sliced black olives, and ½ small diced red onion.

Dressing

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup pizza sauce, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss to coat the ingredients well. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Storage & Make-Ahead Instructions

Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Make Ahead: This pasta salad keeps well. Make up to 48 hours in advance. Reserve some of the dressing to add and toss right before serving.

Nutrition

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