BUDGET PASTA SALAD

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Ramen is a college student's best friend. But what to do with it when you're tired of soup? Look to another best friend- pizza! Here is a pasta salad with the same ingredients you'd find on your favorite pizza- pepperoni, olives, bell peppers, and of course, cheese! This is best served shortly after it's made- but who wants to wait anyway!

Provided by IngridH

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 14m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (any flavor)
1 ounce pepperoni, chopped
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4 inch chunks
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine salad dressing mix and water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Add mayonaise, vinegar, and oregano, and whisk to combine.
  • Discard flavor packet from ramen noodles. Cook in boiling water for two minutes, or until just tender.
  • Drain noodles well, and toss with dressing.
  • Using a clean pair of kitchen shears, cut noodles into shorter pieces in the bowl.
  • Add pepperoni, olives, cheeses, bell pepper, onion, and pepper flakes.
  • Toss well to coat all ingredients with dressing.
  • Taste, and add salt, pepper, or more oregano as needed.
  • Transfer to 2 serving bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2, Fat 23.7, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 1575.4, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 15.7

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