Best 10 Pepperoni Spiral Pasta Salad Recipes

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Pepperoni spiral pasta salad is a classic summer side dish loaded with zingy pepperoni, tender spiral pasta, crisp veggies, and a sweet and tangy dressing. Enjoy this crowd-pleasing salad as a refreshing option for potlucks, BBQs, or as a light lunch on a hot day. With its vibrant colors and robust flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit!

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 :

PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI



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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.

Provided by Devour Dinner

Categories     Side Dish

Time 43m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz Tri Colored Rotini Pasta
4 Cups Water
8 oz Mini Pepperoni
4 oz Sliced Olives
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes ~ Sliced in half
1 Cup Mozzarella Pearls
1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
1 1/4 Cup Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • 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
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 466 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 27 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 1204 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g

PEPPERONI SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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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

1 (16 ounce) tri-color spiral pasta
2 pepperoni (or a pkg of slices, quartered)
1 bunch fresh broccoli
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese
1 (14 ounce) can pitted black olives (small, drained)
1 large tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) Italian dressing
1 tablespoon Salad Supreme dry seasoning

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 RECIPE



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This delicious and flavorful pasta salad is a wonderfully colorful side dish!

Provided by Crissy Page

Categories     Salads

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 12oz. box tricolor rotini
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (I prefer off the block)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
4 ounces Sugardale Pepperoni (or roughly half an 8 oz. package)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey (important to balance the vinegar, I use sugar)
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box to al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse with cool water. Remove as much of the water as possible then transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, grated parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, basil, oregano, lemon juice, sugar, salt and the pepper.
  • Pour the wet mixture onto the pasta and stir with a wooden spoon until all the pasta is coated.
  • Gently fold in the yellow pepper, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes and the pepperoni until coated. Refrigerate before serving.

CLASSIC ITALIAN PASTA SALAD



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Perfect for a buffet or a barbecue. Customize with your favorite vegetables.

Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 8 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces rotelle or spiral pasta, cooked and drained
2-1/2 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)
1/2 cup cubed cheddar or mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
1 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Combine all ingredients except Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing in large bowl. Add Dressing; toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • NOTE: If preparing a day ahead, refrigerate, then stir in 1/4 cup additional Wish-Bone Dressing before serving.
  • For a Creamy Italian Pasta Salad, substitute 1/2 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise for 1/2 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing.
  • Also terrific with Wish-Bone® Robusto Italian, Fat Free! Italian, House Italian, Ranch, Light Ranch, Fat Free! Ranch, Creamy Caesar, Red Wine Vinaigrette or Fat Free! Red Wine Vinaigrette Dressings.
  • See nutrition information for sodium content.

SPICY ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH HAM AND PEPPERONCINI



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Crushed red pepper and pepperoncini add a little heat to this pasta salad with ham and an easy vinaigrette.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small minced shallot
8 ounces dried gemelli pasta
4 ounces ham, cut into thin matchsticks
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup stemmed, chopped pepperoncini
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Whisk the oil, vinegar, red pepper flakes, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the ham, tomatoes, celery, basil, pepperoncini and oregano to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

AWESOME PASTA SALAD



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This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.

Provided by Irlandes

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli (spiral) pasta
3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
½ pound provolone cheese, cubed
½ pound salami, cubed
¼ pound sliced pepperoni, cut in half
1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) can black olives, drained
1 (4 ounce) jar pimentos, drained
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian 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 with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta with tomatoes, cheese, salami, pepperoni, green pepper, olives, and pimentos. Pour in salad dressing, and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 913.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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

SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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A great dish for those summer barbecues and picnics. Feel free to experiement with other ingredients. I always add some sliced ripe olives and at times sliced stuff olives. You can also vary the green pepper and use some of the other colors (or a combination).

Provided by Bobbie

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups cooked spiral shaped pasta (I use the tri-colored pasta)
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped tomato (I always use Roma tomatoes)
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion (I grate mine)
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot.
  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well.
  • Pour over salad and toss.
  • Chill several hours before serving.

SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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I have two kids and am always on the go, so I appreciate recipes that I can make ahead of time. This dish is easy to fix and perfect for taking along on picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups cooked drained spiral pasta
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup shredded carrot
DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons ketchup
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, green pepper, celery, tomato and carrot. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a zesty dressing will make a big difference.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Al dente pasta is best for this salad, as it will hold its shape and not get mushy.
  • Let the salad cool completely before adding the dressing. This will help the flavors to meld and the pasta to absorb the dressing evenly.
  • If you're making the salad ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just be sure to add the dressing before serving.
  • Serve the salad with a side of garlic bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni spiral pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta, and it's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will love.

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