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Andrew Fowler

Pizza Pasta Salad

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dry fusilli
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt for dressing
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz pepperoni slices quartered
  • 6 oz low-moisture mozzarella cut into small cubes
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup sliced black olives drained

Method
 

  1. Boil fusilli with tablespoon salt until fully tender. Drain, briefly cool-rinse, and drain thoroughly.
  2. Whisk vinegar, paste, oregano, garlic powder, dressing salt, and pepper smooth; gradually whisk in oil.
  3. Fold pasta, pepperoni, mozzarella, pepper, tomatoes, and olives through dressing.
  4. Serve cool or cover and promptly refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  5. Toss thoroughly before serving; refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.