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Italian Pasta Salad

A vibrant and flavorful Italian Pasta Salad, perfect for potlucks or a light meal. This salad combines pasta with fresh vegetables, cheese, pepperoni, and a tangy Italian dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound pasta (rotini, penne, or farfalle)
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup red grape juice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup beef pepperoni, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together Italian dressing and red grape juice vinegar.
  3. Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, mozzarella cheese, beef pepperoni, and red onion to the bowl.
  4. Toss to combine.
  5. Stir in fresh parsley.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, omit the pepperoni and add more vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.