pizza pasta salad

Awesome Summer Pasta Salad, perfect for Pot Lucks, BBQ, and Family Gatherings.  Cold Pepperoni Pasta Salad is perfect using Tri Color Pasta in a delicious Italian Dressing.  Family and friends will love how easy Pepperoni Pasta Salad is to make using your Instant Pot pressure cooker or stove top.

Pasta Salad with Pepperoni

oz Tri Colored Rotini Pasta

Cups Water

oz Mini Pepperoni

oz Sliced Olives

Cup Cherry Tomatoes ~ Sliced

Cup Mozzarella Pearls

Cup Parmesan Cheese

Italian Dressing

Instant Pot Directions:

Place water and Tri Colored Rotini in Instant Pot.  Set to Manual (Pressure Cook) High for 3 mins with a 3 minute natural release

Rinse Pasta under cold water and place in the refrigerator for 30-45 mins

In a separate large bowl Combine cooked cooled pasta, Pepperoni,  sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Mozzarella Pearls, and grated Parmesan Cheese.  Toss to combine

Pour Italian Dressing over top just before serving, and toss so everything is coated.

Store in Refrigerator until ready to eat.  Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Stove Top Directions:

Follow directions on Pasta package for cooking instructions

All of the toppings you love from your favorite pizza, transformed into a delicious pasta salad.

Pizza Pasta Salad

pasta

Hormel pepperonis

mozzarella cheese (, cubed)

cherry tomatoes (, quartered)

green bell pepper (, seeded, chopped)

can Sliced olives (, drained)

red onion (, diced)

peppers

parmesan cheese

olive oil

red wine vinegar

oregano leaves

garlic (, minced)

salt and black pepper (, to taste)

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water, according to package instructions, until tender.&nbsp;Drain pasta and rinse well with cold water.

Mix dressing ingredients together and pour half of the dressing over the pasta. Toss to coat.&nbsp;

Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Add a little more dressing, to your liking (you may not want to use it all).&nbsp;

Refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir again before serving.

Pizza Pasta Salad combines all your favorite pizza toppings with noodles and a zesty Italian dressing. This cold pasta salad is a great choice for summer picnics, back-to-school lunches, or potluck dinners. 

bow tie pasta

cherry tomatoes, halved

mozzarella cheese, cubed

pepperoni minis

green pepper, chopped

- 2.25 can sliced black olives

red onion

Italian salad dressing*

salt and pepper,

parmesan cheese, when serving

Boil the noodles, drain them, and cool them...

Boil the noodles, drain them, and cool them according to the package directions.

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