Pizza Pasta Salad

Pizza Pasta Salad

from gimmesomeoven.com
30 min
6 -8 servings

This Pizza Pasta Salad recipe is quick and easy to make, it’s tossed with a simple Italian vinaigrette, and you can customize it with all of your favorite pizza toppings!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked pasta (I used farfalle)
  • 8 ounces mozzarella, diced
  • 1 cup diced roma tomatoes
  • 4–6 cups chopped pizza toppings (I used pepperoni, black olives, and sliced red onions)
  • 1 batch Garlic-Oregano Vinaigrette (see below)
  • optional toppings: freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed (or minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salted water al dente according to package directions.  Drain pasta and rinse under cold water for about 20-30 seconds until no longer hot.  Drain completely.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, mozzarella, tomatoes, and pizza toppings.  Drizzle the vinaigrette on top, then toss to combine.  Garnish with your desired toppings.

  3. 3

    Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

  4. 4

    Whisk all ingredients together until combined