CAESAR PASTA PEPPERONI SALAD

Caesar Pasta Pepperoni Salad image

Pepperoni isn't just for pizza. It livens up the flavor of this pasta salad that's already loaded with roasted red bell peppers, mushrooms and cool, crisp romaine lettuce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (3 1/4 ounces) sliced pepperoni, cut in half (1 cup)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped drained roasted red bell peppers, from 7-ounce jar
1 jar (2 1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce

Steps:

Empty Pasta mix into large pan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water in large bowl; set aside.
Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta, pepperoni, red bell pepper and mushrooms into seasoning mixture. Just before serving, stir in lettuce; toss with Croutons and Parmesan topping. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg