Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe

Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe

This Balsamic Pasta Salad Recipe comes together in just minutes once you cook the pasta. The balsamic flavor really complements the cheese and pepperoni. This is the perfect summertime side dish to bring to a cookout.

5 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 572 kcal

Ingredients

12 oz Box Cooked Noodles (rotini)
8 oz Block Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
8 oz Pepperoni Stick
16 oz Bottle Balsamic Dressing

Instructions

Slice your pepperoni stick & block of cheese into bite sized pieces.
Take a large bowl and pour in your cooked noodles.
Toss in your bite sized cheddar cheese, pepperoni pieces & Parmesan cheese.
Pour in the entire bottle of balsamic dressing.
Mix well.
Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
Serve & enjoy!

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Notes

I like using rotini pasta because the curls really hold the dressing well, but feel free to use whatever short pasta you have on hand. Penne, farfalle, and cavatappi pasta also work well.
You can also use sliced pepperoni in place of the chunks of pepperoni stick.

This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

Nutrition

Calories: 572kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 18gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 702mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 305IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 1mg

Keyword picnic, potluck, summer

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