The Ultimate Pasta Salad

The tri-colored pasta along with the variety of vegetables, pepperoni, cheeses and spices is what makes this pasta salad out of this world. Great to take to a BBQ on those warm summer nights. This salad tastes wonderful right after you make it, but is best served the day after.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 411 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
• Italian seasoning to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
• 1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
• 8 ounces pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
• 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
• 1 (6 ounce) can large pitted black olives, drained and sliced
• ½ cup olive oil, or to taste
• ½ cup red wine vinegar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and chill 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Toss chilled pasta with the broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.