Perfect Pasta Salad: Recipe

Name: Perfect Pasta Salad:
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box tri-colored pasta; 2 cups chopped green peppers; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions; 1/2 lb cubed provolone cheese (optional); 1/2 lb sliced pepperoni; 1/2 cup sliced black olives; DRESSING; 3/4 cup pompeian extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup pompeian red wine vinegar (this brand is excellent in this dish); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) box tri-colored pasta
2 cups chopped green peppers
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions
1/2 lb cubed provolone cheese (optional)
1/2 lb sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup sliced black olives
DRESSING
3/4 cup pompeian extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup pompeian red wine vinegar (this brand is excellent in this dish)
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1
Mix together dressing first and set aside until sugar is dissolved completely.
2
Cook pasta according to box directions and rinse under cold water until cool.
3
Slice the sliced pepperoni circles in half and separate slices.
4
Mix together with pasta and chopped items, except the provolone cheese.
5
Pour dressing over it all and mix well.
6
Chill well.
7
Add provolone cheese to salad before serving, otherwise it gets soggy.
8
You may have to add extra red wine vinegar or olive oil to get it to the desired consistency.
9
Some people like it moist, others on the drier side.
10
This is guaranteed not to last long before it is completely devoured!
11
Enjoy!

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) box tri-colored pasta, 2 cups chopped green peppers, 2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups chopped red onions, and more.

Yes, Perfect 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.

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