Spiraled Antipasto Salad with Turkey Pepperoni
This vibrant antipasto salad features spiral pasta tossed with savory turkey pepperoni, crisp vegetables, and zesty Italian dressing. It's a colorful, nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner, showcasing a medley of delicious flavors that are both satisfying and healthy. Enjoy this quick-to-prepare, crowd-pleasing dish at picnics, potlucks, or as a hearty weekday meal.
ingredients
- 8 oz spiral pasta (cooked and cooled)
- 6 oz turkey pepperoni (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
steps
- 1.
Cook the spiral pasta according to package instructions, drain, and cool completely.
- 2.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, turkey pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella cheese.
- 3.
Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- 4.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5.
Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 6.
Serve cold, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
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