Pizza Pasta Salad

A crowd pleaser!

This pasta salad was such a great twist with all of the added flavors. I had this on the side and on top of salads for four days straight. I didn't get tired of it either. My in-laws were in town and loved it as well. I will definitely be making this again for summer get togethers and football parties in the fall. Who doesn't love pizza and pasta?!

Ingredients

• 1 12oz box of Ronzoni Garden Delight Tricolor Rotini

• 1 8oz container of mozzarella pearls

• 3oz pepperoni slices (cut in halves)

• 1 pint of cherry tomatoes (cut in halves)

• 1 3.8oz jar of sliced black olives (drained and rinsed)

• 1 red onion (diced)

• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)

• 1-2 tbsp fresh basil

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/3 cup red wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp salad herb blend

• 2 tbsp garlic (minced)

Directions

Step 1

Boil the pasta according to box instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water.

Step 2

Pour the pasta into a large bowl and throw all of the ingredients in (mozzarella through basil).

Step 3

Mix together the olive oil, vinegar, herbs and garlic in a small bowl. Then, pour all over the pasta and give it all a good toss until well combined.

Serves 12

Nutrition Facts Calories: 258 Carbs: 24g Fat: 14g Protein: 9g