Pizza Pasta Salad

Pizza Pasta Salad

A nice cold pasta salad makes a perfect meal on a hot summer day!

Ingredients :

8 ounces rotini penne, or bowties
½ green bell pepper diced
½ red bell pepper diced
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes quartered
4 ounces mozzarella cheese diced
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup sliced black olives
1 ¼ cup mini pepperoni
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1 cup Italian dressing
OR
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Directions :

Cook pasta el dente according to package directions. Rinse under cold water.
Combine pasta, red & green pepper, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, onion, olives and pepperoni.
Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss with pasta mixture.
Top with fresh basil & parmesan cheese.
Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

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