A few simple tips make this the best Italian pasta salad recipe ever! Extra satisfying and loaded with crunch, color and flavor. And you’ll love the easy and light homemade Italian dressing that brings it all together.
This pasta salad is great to serve a crowd, and leftovers will hold up for a few days!
Ingredients:
- 1 box of bow tie pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1/2 quart of cherry tomatoes
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 bag of pepperoni minis or package of pepperoni, cut into quarters
- 1/2 bottle of zesty Italian dressing
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- fresh basil, optional
- salt and pepper
Instructions:
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Once pasta is cooled, toss with vegetables and pepperoni
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Add Italian dressing to coat all pasta and mix-ins
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Toss cheese, basil, salt and pepper to finish
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Serve or keep chilled in the refrigerator
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It just keeps getting better the longer the flavors marinate 🙂
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