Loaded Pizza Pasta Salad

Summer salads are the best. I love cookouts, family picnics and get together's. Earlier this season I shared my Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad which is a fun twist on an original favorite. This new variety came about randomly and has been a huge hit the few times I've shared it so far.

You will need:

1 box (8 oz,)  rotini

1 green pepper, diced

1 1/2 cups (10-15) cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup (1 small can) black olives

1 bag mini pepperoni

1/2 cup bacon bits

2 cups (1 cup each per time) shredded parmesan cheese

2 cups (1 cup each per time) Italian dressing

To make:

Cook the pasta as normal 7-10 minutes until al dente

While the pasta is cooking dice the tomatoes, pepper, and cut the olive rings in half

Put in large bowl

After pasta is done cooking, drain & cool then add to the bowl

Add the mini pepperoni , bacon bits and 1 cup of cheese and mix with with spoon

Pour 1 cup dressing on top and stir again mixing all ingredients together

Place in refrigerator overnight, or for 8 hours covered

Remove and add 1 more cup parmesan cheese and Italian dressing

Stir and serve

I swear it's as good as it looks, if not better. It was such a good dish and a nice change from the original ingredients. Have you ever tried this one?

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