BUDGET PASTA SALAD

Budget Pasta Salad image

Provided by IngridH

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