Name: Pizza Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 cup black olives, sliced; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup pepperoni slices; 1/4 cup red onion, diced; 1/2 cup Italian dressing; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil for garnish

Pizza Pasta Salad

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A fun twist on classic pizza flavors in a hearty pasta salad, perfect for summer gatherings.

Author: zayn
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Salad
Method: Chilling
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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8 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 bell pepper, diced
1 cup black olives, sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup Italian dressing
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, black olives, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and red onion in a large bowl.
Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad, then toss to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Notes

For a spicy kick, add jalapeños. For a lighter version, replace pasta with spiralized zucchini.

Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/pizza-pasta-salad-recipe/