Description
Pizza Pasta Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that brings the beloved flavors of pizza into a hearty pasta format. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or as a light dinner option, this salad seamlessly combines tender fusilli pasta with vibrant vegetables, rich cheeses, and flavorful turkey. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, but it also allows for make-ahead convenience so the flavors can meld beautifully. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser at your next barbecue or picnic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g Fusilli Pasta
- 1 cup Baby Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Gouda Cheese
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Turkey Slices
- 3 Spring Onions
- 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Red Apple Vinegar
- 2 t Dried Oregano
- 2 t Garlic Powder
- 1 t Salt
- 1/2 t Black Pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, slice baby tomatoes in half, cube the cheeses, chop turkey slices, and slice spring onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with tomatoes, cheeses, turkey slices, and spring onions.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding extra veggies like bell peppers or olives. For a vegetarian version, omit turkey slices and add more fresh vegetables.