Pepperoni, mozzarella, and vegetables combine for an Italian-inspired pasta salad that's easy and quick to pull together.
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Yields: 8 Servings
Ingredients
12 ounces Golden Grain® Tri-Color Rotini
2-1/2 cups small broccoli florets
1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup sliced pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup red or green bell pepper strips
1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup bottled Italian dressing
Directions
1Cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli to the boiling water for the last minute of cooking time. Drain, rinse well with cold water; drain again.
2In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, tossing together to distribute dressing.
3Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Cook's Tip:
If you're refrigerating the salad until serving, be sure to toss it gently just prior to serving, adding a few splashes of dressing if needed.
Ferrell
October 16, 2017
We love this.. I usually use the spicy ranch dressing, Gives it a yummy flavor, Also use other veggies.