Best Pepperoni Caesar Pasta Salad Recipes

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PEPPERONI CAESAR PASTA SALAD



Pepperoni Caesar Pasta Salad image

This salad is easy to make, very flavorful, and is an attractive dish to take to picnics and other summertime gatherings.

Provided by Brent BeSaw

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Broccoli Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups shell pasta
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (3.25 ounce) package sliced pepperoni, quartered
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
½ cup prepared Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and broccoli in a large bowl; fold in pasta. Drizzle with Caesar salad dressing, tossing to combine. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 874.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PEPPERONI CAESAR PASTA SALAD



Pepperoni Caesar Pasta Salad image

This salad is easy to make, very flavorful and is an attractive dish to take to picnics and other summertime gatherings.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, quartered
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup creamy Caesar salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, pepperoni and broccoli. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; add to the pepperoni mixture. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CAESAR PASTA PEPPERONI SALAD



Caesar Pasta Pepperoni Salad image

Pepperoni isn't just for pizza. It livens up the flavor of this pasta salad that's already loaded with roasted red bell peppers, mushrooms and cool, crisp romaine lettuce.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® Caesar pasta salad mix
1/4 cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package (3 1/4 ounces) sliced pepperoni, cut in half (1 cup)
1/3 cup coarsely chopped drained roasted red bell peppers, from 7-ounce jar
1 jar (2 1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into large pan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir together Seasoning mix, oil and cold water in large bowl; set aside.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cool water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta, pepperoni, red bell pepper and mushrooms into seasoning mixture. Just before serving, stir in lettuce; toss with Croutons and Parmesan topping. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1290 mg

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