Budget Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Budget Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix; 2 teaspoons water; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (any flavor); 1 ounce pepperoni, chopped; 1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives, sliced; 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4 inch chunks; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (any flavor)
1 ounce pepperoni, chopped
1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4 inch chunks
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1 pinch red pepper flakes (or to taste)

1
In a medium bowl, combine salad dressing mix and water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2
Add mayonaise, vinegar, and oregano, and whisk to combine.
3
Discard flavor packet from ramen noodles. Cook in boiling water for two minutes, or until just tender.
4
Drain noodles well, and toss with dressing.
5
Using a clean pair of kitchen shears, cut noodles into shorter pieces in the bowl.
6
Add pepperoni, olives, cheeses, bell pepper, onion, and pepper flakes.
7
Toss well to coat all ingredients with dressing.
8
Taste, and add salt, pepper, or more oregano as needed.
9
Transfer to 2 serving bowls and serve.

237

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix, 2 teaspoons water, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Budget Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Budget Pasta Salad

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