Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Pepperoni Pasta Salad is packed with pepperoni, salami, provolone, olives, and a sweet-tangy homemade dressing. A bold, make-ahead pasta salad perfect for gatherings, potlucks, and easy dinners.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce rotini pasta
- 10 ounce multicolored cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh broccoli cut into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ½ pound provolone cheese cubed
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated or finely shredded
- ½ pound salami cubed
- 3 ounces sliced pepperoni cut in half
- 1 Tablespoon pepperoncini peppers diced
- ¾ cup Kalamata olives drained and halved
- ¼ cup sweet gherkins diced
Dressing Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sugar or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions, being careful not to overcook.16 ounce rotini pasta
- Drain and rinse with cool water until completely cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the tomatoes, broccoli, red onion, provolone, Parmesan, salami, pepperoni, pepperoncini peppers, olives, and sweet gherkins.10 ounce multicolored cherry tomatoes, 1 cup fresh broccoli, ½ cup red onion, ½ pound provolone cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ pound salami, 3 ounces sliced pepperoni, 1 Tablespoon pepperoncini peppers, ¾ cup Kalamata olives, ¼ cup sweet gherkins
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid or a blender, combine the dressing ingredients and shake or blend until well combined.6 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1-2 cloves garlic, ½ cup sugar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Reserve a few tablespoons of dressing for serving.
- Pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Before serving, toss again with the reserved dressing. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Sliced provolone cheese may be used in place of cubed. Dice the slices and mix according to recipe steps.
- Dice, cube, and cut all the ingredients while the pasta is boiling.
- Pepperoni Pasta Salad is a great, quick meal for a warm summer day. Make it one day and enjoy it the next!