Zesty Pizza Pasta Salad with NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil
Say goodbye to boring pasta salads and hello to this Zesty Pizza Pasta Salad! Infused with the bold flavors of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil, this dish combines all your favorite pizza toppings in a refreshing and versatile pasta salad. Think juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy pepperoni, mozzarella, and olives tossed in perfectly al dente pasta and drizzled with the aromatic olive oil that adds a rich, herbaceous zing.
Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight side, this salad is a crowd-pleaser. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, it’s guaranteed to make everyone at the table ask for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Penne or Rotini Pasta: 12 ounces, cooked al dente
- NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil: 1/4 cup
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Mini Pepperoni Slices: 1/2 cup
- Mozzarella Balls: 1 cup
- Black Olives: 1/2 cup, sliced
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, finely diced
- Fresh Basil Leaves: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup, grated
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
Equipment: Large pot, colander, mixing bowl, whisk, spoon.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
- Cook the Pasta (10 minutes):
- Boil the pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Prepare the Dressing (5 minutes):
- In a small bowl, whisk together NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble the Salad (5 minutes):
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mini pepperoni, mozzarella balls, black olives, red onion, and fresh basil.
- Dress and Toss (2 minutes):
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Finish and Serve (2 minutes):
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top for an extra burst of flavor. Serve immediately or chill for 1 hour for best results.
Notes
Utensils
- Large pot
- Colander
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spoon
Notes
This pasta salad is so simple, you might feel like you’re cheating. But one bite of that herb-infused olive oil goodness, and you’ll know you’re a genius. Perfect for lazy cooks who still want to impress!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg