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Viral pasta salad recipe!

This viral pasta salad is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for potlucks and gatherings. It's packed with flavor and easy to make!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad
  • 1 pound pasta rotini, farfalle, or penne
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup Italian dressing
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped beef pepperoni
  • 0.5 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 0.25 cup sliced black olives
  • 0.25 cup banana peppers, sliced

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta, drain, and rinse with cold water. Cool.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, Italian dressing, Parmesan cheese, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add pasta, pepperoni, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, and banana peppers to the dressing.
  4. Stir until combined.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

Adjust the amount of dressing to your liking for a creamier or lighter salad.