Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Name: Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This pepperoni pasta salad is delicious as soon as you toss it together. Or make it ahead so the bright and zesty flavors meld a little before you dig in.

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 287 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.