Pizza Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) box tri-color spiral pasta (Bowties and Pene work well too)

• 1 (6 ounce) package pepperoni slices (you can also use stick pepperoni and just dice it)

• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved

• 1 (5 3/4 ounce) can jumbo olives, halved
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped

• 1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing (if you can find the Roasted Red Pepper Italian Dressing, go with that one)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, to top

Directions

1. 1

   Boil Pasta according to package directions. Make sure to drain and cool the pasta before adding other ingredients.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine all ingredients except the Parmesan Cheese. Let marinade in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Before serving, add Parmesan cheese and toss.

4. 4

   This recipie is great for adding your own ideas. I've made a greek pasta salad using tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, olives, feta cheese and greek dressing. Enjoy!