Are you looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than pepperoni pasta salad! This classic dish combines the beloved taste of pepperoni with the convenience of pasta and the freshness of salad ingredients. Whether you're planning a potluck, a summer barbecue, or just a casual weeknight dinner, this versatile dish is sure to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD
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
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 PIZZA PASTA SALAD
A great cold pasta salad that can taste like your favorite pizza... depending on what toppings you like!
Provided by sandy
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h36m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large serving bowl.
- Place green and red bell peppers, tomato, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni in the bowl of pasta.
- Whisk mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 851.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI
From the very first bite, young and old alike will savor this salad from Evelyn Harrington of Glens Falls, New York-and then come back for more! "Feel free to prepare it in advance," Evelyn advises. "Then, before serving, all you need to do is toss it with the dressing and cheeses."-Evelyn Harrington, Glens Falls, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12-16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and cool. Place in a large bowl; add the next seven ingredients and toss. Add garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; toss. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add dressing and cheeses; toss.
Nutrition Facts :
PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI
This delicious pasta salad with pepperoni can be served year-round.
Provided by COOKINCOWGIRLS
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Italian Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking process. Drain again.
- Mix together 2/3 of the mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, pepperoni, olives, green onions, parsley, vinegar, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add pasta and toss until coated. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and paprika on top. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 856.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
PEPPERONI-ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD
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
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 CAESAR PASTA SALAD
This salad is easy to make, very flavorful, and is an attractive dish to take to picnics and other summertime gatherings.
Provided by Brent BeSaw
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
- Combine mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and broccoli in a large bowl; fold in pasta. Drizzle with Caesar salad dressing, tossing to combine. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 874.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
PEPPERONI CAESAR PASTA SALAD
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
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.
CAESAR PASTA PEPPERONI SALAD
Pepperoni isn't just for pizza. It livens up the flavor of this pasta salad that's already loaded with roasted red bell peppers, mushrooms and cool, crisp romaine lettuce.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 32m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Empty Pasta mix into large pan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water in large bowl; set aside.
- Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta, pepperoni, red bell pepper and mushrooms into seasoning mixture. Just before serving, stir in lettuce; toss with Croutons and Parmesan topping. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg
PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI AND CHEESE
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
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.
BOW TIE PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD
This is so delicious and quick. This is also great to take to a pot luck. This is very much kid friendly and taste very similar to a pizza.
Provided by Parkers Mom
Categories Pork
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add Bow Tie Pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or all dente; drain.
- While pasta is boiling, brown pepperoni in skillet until crisp on both sides and place on paper towels to absorb the grease.
- Toss pasta with pepperoni, italian dressing, parmesian cheese and italian seasoning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 487.2, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.7
ITALIAN GARDEN PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD
A summertime family favorite. Makes a large amount but will last several days in the fridge.
Provided by Lisa Huxhold
Categories Other Salads
Time 1h7m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Cook Rotini according to package directions, rinse and let cool. While pasta is cooking and cooling begin chopping the vegetables.
- 2. Chop onion, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber into bite sized pieces.
- 3. Add vegetables, olives, mozzarella and pepperoni to pasta. Pour dressings over the top and stir. Chill overnight.
PEPPERONI SPIRAL PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Pepperoni Spiral Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mannymom
Categories Spring
Time 25m
Yield 15 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop broccoli into bite size pieces and place into boiling water for about 2 minutes just until it turns bright green. Don't cook all the way.
- Drain broccoli and set aside.
- Bring rotini to a boil.
- While rotini is boiling, chop the tomato, cheese, and pepperoni sticks.
- Drain pasta and place into a large serving bowl.
- Add pepperoni, broccoli, cheese, black olives and tomatoes.
- Mix in the Italian dressing to desired texture and taste.
- Sprinkle with Supreme Salad seasoning.
- Chill in fridge.
PEPPERONI-PASTA SALAD
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the pasta salad will be. Look for fresh, flavorful vegetables, a good quality pasta, and a flavorful dressing.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking the pasta until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and not as tasty.
- Let the pasta cool completely before adding the other ingredients: This will prevent the pasta from absorbing too much of the dressing and becoming soggy.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and texture to the salad. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, onions, and olives.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with the dressing: There are many different types of dressing that can be used on pasta salad. Try a traditional Italian dressing, a creamy ranch dressing, or a tangy vinaigrette.
- Serve the pasta salad chilled: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Pepperoni pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables, and it can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, tangy, or creamy, there is a pepperoni pasta salad recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give pepperoni pasta salad a try.
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