Best Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad Recipes

PIZZA PASTA SALAD

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Pizza Pasta Salad has all the flavors of a delicious pizza in a pasta salad. Mini pepperonis, olives, green bell pepper, cubes of cheese, tomato - all tossed in a vinaigrette. Warm up the leftovers of this Pizza Pasta Salad with marinara sauce for another meal.

Provided by Christy Denney

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
1 (5 ounce) package Hormel pepperoni minis ((or whole pepperonis quartered))
4 ounces provolone cheese ((or cheddar) cut into 1/4 cubes)
1 medium tomato, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons sliced green onions
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder ((or fresh minced garlic))
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook pasta in heavily salted water according to package directions. Drain and cool. Toss all of the salad ingredients except for the Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Prepare dressing by whisking all of the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Add the dressing to the pasta and toss to coat. Chill for 1-2 hours in the fridge. Stir well and top with grated Parmesan cheese right before serving.

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA SALAD

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A great cold pasta salad that can taste like your favorite pizza... depending on what toppings you like!

Provided by sandy

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h36m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

12 ounces penne pasta
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 (3 ounce) package pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large serving bowl.
Place green and red bell peppers, tomato, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni in the bowl of pasta.
Whisk mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 851.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

PIZZA SALAD

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A fun summer dish, this is a different salad that tastes as good as it looks. I love to take it to parties-the wonderful zesty flavor really complements a barbecue! -Debbie Terenzini-Wilkerson, Lusby, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound spiral macaroni, cooked and drained
3 medium tomatoes, diced and seeded
16 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1 to 2 bunches green onions, sliced
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
3/4 cup canola oil
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Croutons, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine macaroni, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, green onions and pepperoni. In a small bowl, combine oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar and seasonings. Pour over macaroni mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Top with croutons just before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

SUPREME PIZZA PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings as a side

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
8 fresh white button mushrooms, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stick pepperoni, casing removed and cut into a small dice
1 pound ball fresh mozzarella or fresh smoked mozzarella, diced
20 leaves fresh basil, torn or thinly sliced
1 pound wagon wheel pasta, cooked to al dente and cooled under cold water, then drained
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves or Italian dried seasoning
1 rounded tablespoon tomato paste
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, peppers, pepperoni, mozzarella, basil and pasta in a big bowl. Whisk garlic salt, oregano or Italian seasoning, tomato paste and vinegar together. Stream in extra-virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk dressing. When oil is incorporated, pour dressing over pasta salad, add a few grinds of black pepper to the bowl, then toss salad to coat evenly. Adjust your seasonings and serve salad. Leftovers make a great lunch or snack the next day!

PIZZA PASTA SALAD

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Pizza and pasta salad unite in this easy potluck-ready recipe that's ready in a flash and completely delicious.

Provided by By Corey Valley

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ classic pasta salad mix
Water and oil called for on pasta salad box
20 pepperoni slices, cut in half
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 or 3 fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Cook, drain and rinse pasta as directed on box.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix water, oil and contents of seasoning packet. Add pasta, pepperoni, ripe olives, cheese and tomatoes. Mix until well combined.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Top with basil leaves just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g