This Pepperoni Pizza Creamy Pasta Salad Recipe is the perfect easy summer side dish to bring to potlucks and BBQs - and will be a big hit with kids and families alike!
1(12-oz) boxbowtie pasta shapescooked and rinsed under cold water
1pintcherry tomatoeshalved
1yellow pepperchopped
5ozmini pepperoni slices
8ozmozzarella cheesediced
For the dressing
¼cupoil
¾cupsour cream
¼cuptomato paste
¼cupfinely grated parmesan
2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
½teaspoonsaltdepending on how salty your parmesan is
½teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried oregano
black pepperto taste
To Finish
fresh basil and oregano for garnishoptional
Instructions
Mix all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients until creamy and fully combined. Pour over the salad and toss well. Garnish with fresh basil and oregano if you like.
Notes
The salad keeps well in the fridge in a tightly closed container for a day. The pasta might soak up a lot of the dressing so use your best judgement if it needs additional dressing before serving - you can always whip up half or even quarter of a batch and mix it in.