Best 10 Pepperoni Artichoke Pasta Salad Recipes

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Pepperoni artichoke pasta salad is a delightful blend of salty, zesty, and tangy flavors that come together to create a dish that is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or party. This dish combines the boldness of pepperoni, the tangy flavor of artichoke hearts, the creamy richness of cheese, and the hearty texture of cooked pasta shells. Whether you're looking for a side dish or a main course, pepperoni artichoke pasta salad is a versatile and delicious option that will satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD



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Bottled Italian dressing and pepperoni add zip to this colorful combination shared by Shannon Lommen. Serve it right away or assemble it ahead of time. "The longer this salad chills the better," says the Kaysville, Utah cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
1 small tomato, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
28 pepperoni slices
1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, cucumber, tomato, onions and pepperoni. Add salad dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

ARTICHOKE-PEPPER PASTA SALAD



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Staples play a starring role in this meatless dish that you can make in no time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 2/3 cups uncooked fusilli (corkscrew) pasta (8 oz)
1 jar (7 oz) roasted red bell peppers, drained, chopped
1 jar (2.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (6 to 7 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix bell peppers, mushrooms, artichoke hearts (with liquid), cheese and pepper. Add pasta; toss. Sprinkle with nuts and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

PEPPERONI-ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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Everyone loves a good pasta salad, and this one will make 'em feel like you fussed. Convenient store-bought dressing, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoni and mozzarella cubes give it extra flavor and flair. mdash;Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, artichokes, olives, pepperoni, onion, Parmesan cheese and green pepper., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to salad. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PEPPERONI-ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD RECIPE RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-17891

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, artichokes, olives, pepperoni, onion, Parmesan cheese and green pepper. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to salad. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving. Yield: 6 servings.

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 cups cooked bow tie pasta, cooled
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Herb Oil, recipe follows
1 cup grape tomatoes, split
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 cup roughly chopped roasted chicken
1 cup roughly chopped marinated artichokes
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch parsley
1/2 cup packed fresh basil
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1/2 cup packed fresh oregano
1/2 orange, zested
1 whole dried arbol chile
1 teaspoon whole black pepper corns
2 cups canola oil
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss all of the ingredients. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • In a 1-quart mason jar, place all of the herbs, zest, chile, and peppercorns. Pour both oils into a saucepan and heat to 200 degrees F. Pour the hot oils into the jar and cover with a kitchen towel. Let stand overnight.
  • Place cheesecloth over the top of the jar and replace the outer rim of the lid. Invert and strain oil into desired container.

PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI AND CHEESE



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This is the absolute best pasta salad I've ever had. I got it on Celebrate With Style on the internet. I have made it many times for family and friends and it always gets eaten up. Leftovers (if any is left!) are even better.

Provided by PsychoCasseroleStep

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb penne or 1 lb rotini pasta
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
8 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni, cut into strips
1 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut in pieces
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced provolone cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons dried Italian spices
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 or 2 Tbs. vegetable oil to water, to keep pasta from sticking. Cook penne or rotini until cooked, but still firm, about 9 minutes. Rinse pasta under cool water to stop cooking, and drain.
  • Combine bottled dressing with chopped parsley, chopped basil, dried Italian seasonings, and crushed red pepper.
  • Pour dressing over cooked pasta and toss. Add pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, ripe olives. Toss gently. Add cheese and toss again. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate until about 30 minutes before ready to serve.

QUICK ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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This pasta salad is quick and easy to make. The liquid from the marinated artichoke hearts makes an excellent dressing.

Provided by Maryanne

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup salad macaroni, or other medium-size pasta
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
½ cup mushrooms, quartered
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted black olives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ tablespoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil; add pasta and boil until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, olives, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper; toss well. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, season the pasta dish with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 389.8 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SUMMER PASTA SALAD II



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This is the pasta salad that my mom makes. It's even better the day after.

Provided by MENTHA

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound rotini/corkscrew pasta
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (6 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh broccoli
½ pound salami, cut into strips
½ pound pepperoni, each piece cut into 4
½ pound mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
2 cups Italian-style salad dressing, divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 tomato, quartered

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a bowl combine cooked pasta, red pepper, zucchini, onion, olives, artichoke hearts, broccoli, salami, pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Toss until well mixed. Pour on one cup of the dressing and mix well. Cool in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • When ready to eat, toss with remaining one cup of dressing, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic. Garnish with tomato wedges

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 1900.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

GREEK PASTA SALAD



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I received this recipe from a friend who said she got it from a health and nutrition class in college. Easy salad to make and is great for potlucks or BBQ's. TIP - You can save a little of the liquid from the can of artichoke hearts to add to the salad for extra flavor.

Provided by Jessica Hoylman

Categories     Potluck

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) box rotini pasta, prepared
1 large cucumber, sliced
1 (6 ounce) can olives, drained
1 (10 ounce) package cherry tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (8 ounce) package pepperoni slices or 1 (8 ounce) package salami, each slice cut in half
grilled bell pepper (optional)
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
1 (8 ounce) packet of good season's salad dressing, I prefer Cheese and Garlic but Italian works as well, prepared as directed

Steps:

  • Prepare and cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Add all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Toss until all ingredients are well coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.8, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 62.7, Sodium 1219.8, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 16.8

ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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This light Artichoke Pasta Salad makes a perfect portable lunchtime meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt and pepper
6 ounces small pasta shells
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest plus 4 teaspoons juice
1/2 cup marinated artichokes, plus 2 tablespoons marinade
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
2 cups torn escarole

Steps:

  • In a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, chop garlic. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and drag the blade of a large knife at an angle across mixture until a paste forms. Add garlic paste to a small bowl, along with mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice, and artichoke marinade; whisk to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  • Return pasta to pot, add artichokes and dressing, and toss, adding enough pasta water to create a light sauce that coats pasta; stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour (or overnight); toss with escarole to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pasta salad.
  • Cook the pasta al dente. This means that it should be slightly firm to the bite.
  • Don't overdress the pasta salad. You want the flavors of the ingredients to shine through.
  • Let the pasta salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the pasta salad with a sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley or basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This pepperoni artichoke pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunch or a side dish for your next party, this pasta salad is sure to please.

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