Best 10 Pepperoni Floret Salad Recipes

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Pepperoni floret salad is a delicious and unique dish that combines the flavors of pepperoni, cauliflower, and a variety of other ingredients. This flavorful salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and can be easily customized to your liking. With its combination of textures and flavors, pepperoni floret salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or something more substantial, this versatile dish is sure to 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 :

PEPPERONI-PASTA SALAD



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When you add pepperoni to Suddenly Salad® mix, you add fun and variety.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained
1 package (3 1/4 oz) sliced pepperoni, cut in half (1 cup)
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 jar (2.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In large bowl, stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water; set aside.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta and remaining ingredients into seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

OVERNIGHT FLORET SALAD



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Bacon and sunflower kernels lend extra crunch to this colorful combination of onions, cauliflower and broccoli. With its slightly sweet dressing, this salad's a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. -Elizabeth Wenzl Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head cauliflower, broken into small florets (6 cups)
1 bunch broccoli, broken into small florets (4 cups)
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, onions, sugar, mayonnaise and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, stir in the sunflower kernels and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

RAINBOW PASTA SALAD I



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A terrific Italian-flavored pasta salad with broccoli, pepperoni and cheese.

Provided by CESTIE

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
¼ pound sliced pepperoni sausage
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse twice in cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, pepperoni, broccoli, olives, cheese and dressing.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1518 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD



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GREAT for a cookout or potluck dinner! This salad needs to marinate for the flavors to blend. The pepperoni gives a good 'zing' to this recipe. Easy preparation!

Provided by Seasoned Cook

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 onion, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in fourths
1 cup pepperoni, cut in pieces
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup Italian dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted water until a la dente stage. Drain well.
  • Cut cucumber, leaving portion of peeling on for color. Cut grape tomatoes in fourths.
  • In a large bowl, mix drained pasta and remaining ingredients. Marinate for at least 5 hours in refrigerate for flavors to blend.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 607.4, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7

PEPPERONI CAESAR PASTA SALAD



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This salad is easy to make, very flavorful and is an attractive dish to take to picnics and other summertime gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and broccoli. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to the pepperoni mixture. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

FLORET SALAD



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Full of zesty flavor, this salad tastes especially good paired with grilled hamburgers, according to Donna Dell of McPherson, Kansas. 'After my youngest daughter left for college, I adjusted the recipe to serve just two, and it still satisfies,' she says.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

.666 cup fresh cauliflowerets
⅔ cup fresh broccoli florets
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
2 tablespoons raisins
2 strip (blank)s bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
5 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons whole cashews

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, onion, raisins and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate the salad until serving. Sprinkle with cashews just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 21.1 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 471.2 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

OLIVE FLORET SALAD



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I'm retired from a large company but occasionally work when someone's on vacation. We've had many potlucks there, and even now on my trips back, everyone still asks for this salad. -Joanne Flanigan, South Beloit, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 can (6 ounces) pitted small ripe olives, drained
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots and olives. In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing and dressing mix; pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, toss again and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRUNCHY FLORET SALAD



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This pretty combination always gets rave reviews when Mom serves it. She fixes it the night before so that the creamy sweet dressing marinates the vegetables.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower and bacon. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar and salt. Pour over salad and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Stir in the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 33g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 513mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PEPPERONI FLORET SALAD



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Things don't get much simpler than this colorful combination of crunchy vegetables. Topped with bottled salad dressing, it's one salad you'll turn to whenever time is short. Best of all, you can adjust any ingredient you wish.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained
½ cup sliced pepperoni
¼ cup pickled pepper rings
½ cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, broccoli, olives, pepperoni and pepper rings. Add dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 946.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no signs of bruising or blemishes.
  • Cut the cauliflower into florets: Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch florets. You can use a sharp knife or a food processor fitted with the grating blade.
  • Roast the cauliflower florets: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
  • Make the dressing: While the cauliflower is roasting, make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the roasted cauliflower florets, pepperoni, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Conclusion:

This pepperoni floret salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The roasted cauliflower florets are tender and flavorful, and the pepperoni and red onion add a nice spicy kick. The dressing is light and tangy, and it perfectly complements the other ingredients. This salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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