Best 13 Pepperoni Pasta Salad Recipes

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Calling all pasta salad enthusiasts! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Pepperoni Pasta Salad extravaganza. This delightful dish combines the irresistible flavors of savory pepperoni, tender pasta, and a symphony of crisp vegetables, all tossed in a tangy and flavorful dressing.

Our recipe collection features three variations of this crowd-pleasing salad, each with its own unique twist. The classic Pepperoni Pasta Salad is a timeless favorite, featuring a harmonious blend of cooked pasta, succulent pepperoni, diced bell peppers, crunchy celery, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing. For those who crave a touch of heat, the Spicy Pepperoni Pasta Salad cranks up the flavor with the addition of fiery pepperoncini peppers and a spicy dressing, creating a delightful balance between heat and flavor. And for those with a penchant for creamy textures, the Creamy Pepperoni Pasta Salad is an absolute dream, featuring a luscious creamy dressing that complements the savory pepperoni and crisp vegetables perfectly.

No matter your preference, our Pepperoni Pasta Salad recipes are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for a delightful and versatile dish. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy weeknight meal, these salads are sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more!

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD



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Bottled Italian dressing and pepperoni add zip to this colorful combination shared by Shannon Lommen. Serve it right away or assemble it ahead of time. "The longer this salad chills the better," says the Kaysville, Utah cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
1 small tomato, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
28 pepperoni slices
1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cheese, cucumber, tomato, onions and pepperoni. Add salad dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA SALAD



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A great cold pasta salad that can taste like your favorite pizza... depending on what toppings you like!

Provided by sandy

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h36m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 ounces penne pasta
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 (3 ounce) package pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain. Transfer to large serving bowl.
  • Place green and red bell peppers, tomato, mushrooms, olives, and pepperoni in the bowl of pasta.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, Italian dressing, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 851.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

ITALIAN PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI



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From the very first bite, young and old alike will savor this salad from Evelyn Harrington of Glens Falls, New York-and then come back for more! "Feel free to prepare it in advance," Evelyn advises. "Then, before serving, all you need to do is toss it with the dressing and cheeses."-Evelyn Harrington, Glens Falls, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12-16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package (16 ounces) shell macaroni
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
4 to 6 green onions, sliced
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2-1/2 ounces sliced pepperoni, halved
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian salad dressing
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and cool. Place in a large bowl; add the next seven ingredients and toss. Add garlic, oregano, salt and pepper; toss. Refrigerate. Just before serving, add dressing and cheeses; toss.

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PEPPERONI-ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD



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Everyone loves a good pasta salad, and this one will make 'em feel like you fussed. Convenient store-bought dressing, artichoke hearts, olives, pepperoni and mozzarella cubes give it extra flavor and flair. mdash;Clara Coulson Minney, Washington Court House, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 small red onion, halved and sliced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, artichokes, olives, pepperoni, onion, Parmesan cheese and green pepper., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Add to salad. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 840mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI



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This delicious pasta salad with pepperoni can be served year-round.

Provided by COOKINCOWGIRLS

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
⅔ cup mayonnaise
½ cup pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
¼ cup Manzanilla olives, sliced
2 green onions, or more to taste, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking process. Drain again.
  • Mix together 2/3 of the mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, pepperoni, olives, green onions, parsley, vinegar, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add pasta and toss until coated. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and paprika on top. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 49.1 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 856.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

PEPPERONI CAESAR PASTA SALAD



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This salad is easy to make, very flavorful, and is an attractive dish to take to picnics and other summertime gatherings.

Provided by Brent BeSaw

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups shell pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (3.25 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, quartered
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
½ cup prepared Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and broccoli in a large bowl; fold in pasta. Drizzle with Caesar salad dressing, tossing to combine. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 874.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PEPPERONI CAESAR PASTA SALAD



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This salad is easy to make, very flavorful and is an attractive dish to take to picnics and other summertime gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and broccoli. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to the pepperoni mixture. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

ITALIAN GARDEN PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD



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A summertime family favorite. Makes a large amount but will last several days in the fridge.

Provided by Lisa Huxhold

Categories     Other Salads

Time 1h7m

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 oz multi-colored rotini
4 plum tomatoes chopped or grape tomatoes sliced in half
1 cucumber cut into bite sized pieces
2-3 sweet peppers colors to your choosing
1 medium sweet onion sliced into bite sized pieces
1 can(s) sliced black olives drained
6 oz package of sliced pepperoni
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
8 oz creamy italian salad dressing
8 oz italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • 1. Cook Rotini according to package directions, rinse and let cool. While pasta is cooking and cooling begin chopping the vegetables.
  • 2. Chop onion, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber into bite sized pieces.
  • 3. Add vegetables, olives, mozzarella and pepperoni to pasta. Pour dressings over the top and stir. Chill overnight.

CAESAR PASTA PEPPERONI SALAD



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Pepperoni isn't just for pizza. It livens up the flavor of this pasta salad that's already loaded with roasted red bell peppers, mushrooms and cool, crisp romaine lettuce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (3 1/4 ounces) sliced pepperoni, cut in half (1 cup)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped drained roasted red bell peppers, from 7-ounce jar
1 jar (2 1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into large pan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water in large bowl; set aside.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta, pepperoni, red bell pepper and mushrooms into seasoning mixture. Just before serving, stir in lettuce; toss with Croutons and Parmesan topping. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg

BOW TIE PEPPERONI PASTA SALAD



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This is so delicious and quick. This is also great to take to a pot luck. This is very much kid friendly and taste very similar to a pizza.

Provided by Parkers Mom

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces bow tie pasta
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni
1 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add Bow Tie Pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or all dente; drain.
  • While pasta is boiling, brown pepperoni in skillet until crisp on both sides and place on paper towels to absorb the grease.
  • Toss pasta with pepperoni, italian dressing, parmesian cheese and italian seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 487.2, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.7

PASTA SALAD WITH PEPPERONI AND CHEESE



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This is the absolute best pasta salad I've ever had. I got it on Celebrate With Style on the internet. I have made it many times for family and friends and it always gets eaten up. Leftovers (if any is left!) are even better.

Provided by PsychoCasseroleStep

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb penne or 1 lb rotini pasta
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing
8 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni, cut into strips
1 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and cut in pieces
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups diced provolone cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons dried Italian spices
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 or 2 Tbs. vegetable oil to water, to keep pasta from sticking. Cook penne or rotini until cooked, but still firm, about 9 minutes. Rinse pasta under cool water to stop cooking, and drain.
  • Combine bottled dressing with chopped parsley, chopped basil, dried Italian seasonings, and crushed red pepper.
  • Pour dressing over cooked pasta and toss. Add pepperoni, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, ripe olives. Toss gently. Add cheese and toss again. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate until about 30 minutes before ready to serve.

PEPPERONI SPIRAL PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Pepperoni Spiral Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mannymom

Categories     Spring

Time 25m

Yield 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) tri-color spiral pasta
2 pepperoni (or a pkg of slices, quartered)
1 bunch fresh broccoli
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese
1 (14 ounce) can pitted black olives (small, drained)
1 large tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) Italian dressing
1 tablespoon Salad Supreme dry seasoning

Steps:

  • Chop broccoli into bite size pieces and place into boiling water for about 2 minutes just until it turns bright green. Don't cook all the way.
  • Drain broccoli and set aside.
  • Bring rotini to a boil.
  • While rotini is boiling, chop the tomato, cheese, and pepperoni sticks.
  • Drain pasta and place into a large serving bowl.
  • Add pepperoni, broccoli, cheese, black olives and tomatoes.
  • Mix in the Italian dressing to desired texture and taste.
  • Sprinkle with Supreme Salad seasoning.
  • Chill in fridge.

PEPPERONI-PASTA SALAD



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When you add pepperoni to Suddenly Salad® mix, you add fun and variety.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups frozen broccoli florets, thawed, drained
1 package (3 1/4 oz) sliced pepperoni, cut in half (1 cup)
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 jar (2.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In large bowl, stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water; set aside.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta and remaining ingredients into seasoning mixture. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1100 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe vegetables, flavorful cheese, and a good-quality dressing will make a big difference in the taste of your pasta salad.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Al dente pasta is the best choice for pasta salad, as it will hold its shape and won't become mushy.
  • Cool the pasta before assembling the salad: This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Add the dressing just before serving: This will help to keep the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or grated cheese: This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Pepperoni pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic, potluck, or lunch. With its combination of flavorful ingredients and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pepperoni pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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