Mr. Food's Pizza Pasta Salad

Houseblend's Note:

From the Mr. Food Website, passed on to me by a co-worker, but adjusted to fit my tastes (decreased oil, decreased cheese). So tasty, you won't believe that it's made from such simple ingredients. Perfect seasonings and done in a flash...even DH couldn't stop commenting on how tasty it was!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 16 ounces pasta , bowtie style
• 3 roma tomatoes , diced
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 scallions , diced
• 3 ounces pepperoni , sliced in half
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄3; cup parmesan cheese , grated
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Cook pasta to al dente, drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
2. While pasta is cooking, whisk oil, vinegar, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, italian seasoning and garlic powder together in a separate bowl.
3. Toss pepperoni halves, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese and diced scallions into the pasta bowl. Add dressing and toss well.
4. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Reviews

[Marie Nixon]

I cubed the cheddar and also added 4 oz. of cubed mozzarella. Very good tasting. Thank you.

[RockChalkChick]

Beautiful summer pasta salad. It was bursting with color and delicious without any guilt!