Pepperoni Pasta Salad the PERFECT Pot Luck Salad and let me tell you WHY! This Tri Color Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a keeper recipe. Young and Old will go back for 2nds or 3rds and you will wish you made more. The bite size pepperoni with mini mozzarella pearls are truly a favorite. Not to mention this Cold Pasta Salad is loaded with yummy ingredients like cherry tomatoes, olives and parmesan cheese.

Prep Time5 mins Cook Time3 mins Additional Time35 mins Total Time43 mins Course: Side Dish Cuisine: American Servings: 8 Calories: 466kcal Author: Devour Dinner

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Tri Colored Rotini Pasta
  • 4 Cups Water
  • 8 oz Mini Pepperoni
  • 4 oz Sliced Olives
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes ~ Sliced in half
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Pearls
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 1/4 Cup Italian Dressing

Instructions

  • Instant Pot Directions:
  • Place water and Tri Colored Rotini in Instant Pot. Set to Manual (Pressure Cook) High for 3 mins with a 3 minute natural release
  • Rinse Pasta under cold water and place in the refrigerator for 30-45 mins
  • In a separate large bowl Combine cooked cooled pasta, Pepperoni, sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Mozzarella Pearls, and grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss to combine
  • Pour Italian Dressing over top just before serving, and toss so everything is coated.
  • Store in Refrigerator until ready to eat. Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
  • Stove Top Directions:
  • Follow directions on Pasta package for cooking instructions
  • Rinse Pasta under cold water and place in the refrigerator for 30-45 mins
  • In a separate large bowl Combine cooked cooled pasta, Pepperoni, sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Mozzarella Pearls, and grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss to combine
  • Pour Italian Dressing over top just before serving, and toss so everything is coated.
  • Store in Refrigerator until ready to eat. Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Substitutions:Make your own Italian Dressing with:3/4 Cup Olive Oil1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar2 tsp Oregano1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder1 tsp Salt1/4 tsp Pepper1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg