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The Ultimate Pasta Salad
The Ultimate Pasta Salad
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
85 minutes
Colorful tricolor pasta salad with broccoli, cauliflower, pepperoni, cheese, and flavorful spices. Perfect for summer BBQs. Best enjoyed after chilling overnight.
Ingredients:
  • 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-colored spiral pasta
  • 1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 head fresh cauliflower, chopped into bite size pieces
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 8 ounces pepperoni slices, cut into quarters
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can large pitted black olives, drained and sliced
  • 0.5 cup olive oil, or to taste
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar, or to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions:
  • 1. Boil a pot of lightly salted water. 2. Cook pasta until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. 3. Drain and transfer to a bowl. 4. Chill covered in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Mix together cold pasta with a colorful array of broccoli, cauliflower, red onion, garlic, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, olives, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning for a burst of flavor. Let it chill in the fridge until you're ready to enjoy.

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