Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad

Transform your pasta salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Makeover Pizza Pasta Salad! Combining the best of pizza-inspired ingredients—like zesty pepperoni, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy black olives, and melty mozzarella—this dish delivers all the classic pizza flavors in a refreshing, crowd-pleasing salad. Tossed with tender rotini pasta and a perfectly seasoned Italian dressing spiked with oregano and basil, this recipe offers a lighter twist on indulgence. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or a simple summer side dish, this pasta salad is as versatile as it is satisfying. Serve chilled and let the bold medley of flavors shine!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 1 cup pepperoni slices (mini or cut into quarters)
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cup Italian dressing
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool it quickly. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the green bell pepper, and drain the sliced black olives if using canned.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, black olives, pepperoni slices, diced green bell pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the Italian dressing, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture in the large bowl. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1377.1 grams (1377.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3797

Total Fat 223.80g	287%
Saturated Fat 73.70g	369%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.90g
Cholesterol 312mg	104%
Sodium 10101mg	439%
Total Carbohydrate 320.90g	117%
Dietary Fiber 16.30g	58%
Total Sugars 37.70g
Protein 124.90g	250%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1307mg	101%
Iron 23mg	126%
Potassium 1924mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.0%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 33.8%