Pizza Pasta Salad

Name: Pizza Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 7 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup (4 ounces) cubed cheddar cheese; 1 cup (4 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 7 servings.

This pasta salad is a popular addition to summer menus. My children love this salad.—Danielle Carpenter, Vienna, West Virginia

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup (4 ounces) cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper; shake well.
2. Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pasta. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 382 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 517mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

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