Awesome Summer Pasta Salad, perfect for Pot Lucks, BBQ, and Family Gatherings. Cold Pepperoni Pasta Salad is perfect using Tri Color Pasta in a delicious Italian Dressing. Family and friends will love how easy Pepperoni Pasta Salad is to make using your Instant Pot pressure cooker or stove top.
Place water and Tri Colored Rotini in Instant Pot. Set to Manual (Pressure Cook) High for 3 mins with a 3 minute natural release
Rinse Pasta under cold water and place in the refrigerator for 30-45 mins
In a separate large bowl Combine cooked cooled pasta, Pepperoni, sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Mozzarella Pearls, and grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss to combine
Pour Italian Dressing over top just before serving, and toss so everything is coated.
Store in Refrigerator until ready to eat. Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Stove Top Directions:
Follow directions on Pasta package for cooking instructions
Rinse Pasta under cold water and place in the refrigerator for 30-45 mins
In a separate large bowl Combine cooked cooled pasta, Pepperoni, sliced Tomatoes, Olives, Mozzarella Pearls, and grated Parmesan Cheese. Toss to combine
Pour Italian Dressing over top just before serving, and toss so everything is coated.
Store in Refrigerator until ready to eat. Leftovers can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Substitutions:Make your own Italian Dressing with:¾ Cup Olive Oil½ Cup Red Wine Vinegar2 teaspoon Oregano1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder1 teaspoon Salt¼ teaspoon Pepper¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes