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Quick & Easy Italian Pasta Salad

Pasta salad with pepperoni is a creamy pasta salad full of all the best Italian flavors. Bursting with tomatoes, pepperoni, olives and mozzarella balls, this tangy side dish will be a hit at every picnic and barbecue!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

  • 1 lb small shape pasta
  • 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 4 oz can sliced black olives optional
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls chopped
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta, in salted water, according to the package directions.
  • Drain in a colander and run under cold water, gently tossing, until the pasta is all cool to the touch. Let any/all water drain out.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the onions, tomatoes, olives, pepperoni, and cheese to the mixing bowl. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
  • In a smaller mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise & salad dressing until the mixture's smooth.
  • Pour the dressing mixture evenly out over the pasta, and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
  • Serve & enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 434mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg