Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Name: Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta; 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese; 1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber; 1 small tomato, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 28 pepperoni slices; 1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Bottled Italian dressing and pepperoni add zip to this colorful combination shared by Shannon Lommen. Serve it right away or assemble it ahead of time. "The longer this salad chills the better," says the Kaysville, Utah cook.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
1 small tomato, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
28 pepperoni slices
1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, cucumber, tomato, onions and pepperoni. Add salad dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Originally published as Pepperoni Pasta Salad in Quick Cooking July/August 2004

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pajamaangel

Nov 20, 2018

We really enjoyed this salad!
Kdorfman

Jun 5, 2016

IT WAS GOOD….KIDS LOVED IT
gunslinger

Sep 7, 2015

I made this for a cookout and they finished every bite! Very tasty, the pepperoni really adds alot of flavor to the salad.
lorettakind

Oct 12, 2014

every picnic or family get together im told to bring this I use mini pepperoni and add black olives and bow tie pasta
sheriann

Jul 29, 2014

I made this for potluck and everyone loved it.
weebles01

Apr 19, 2014

I made this for a pot luck, there was none left and I was asked for the recipe several times.
logansmom8

Jul 19, 2013

I have made this multiple times for different work/family functions and always received rave reviews
Apolich

Apr 29, 2013

My family loved it and I love anything Italian :)
puffybloomers

Feb 27, 2013

i use the good seasos zsty Italian dressing. it is soooooooooooooo much better then the bottled. add olives, more cherry tomatoes and you have the best pasta salad there is
SmilingRain

Jan 13, 2013

LOVE this! Could also add halved black olives and/or halved grape or cherry tomatoes.