A delightful combination of pasta and pizza flavors in a refreshing salad, perfect for a quick meal or a party side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fusilli pasta cooked and cooled
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup pepperoni slices sliced in halves
- 1/2 cup black olives sliced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing store-bought or homemade
- 2 tbsp basil fresh, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni slices, black olives, green bell pepper, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to coat.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and toss again lightly to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg