Lunch Recipe

Pasta Salad with Pepperoni

This delicious pasta salad with pepperoni can be served year-round.

INGRIDIENT

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta

1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

⅔ cup mayonnaise

½ cup pepperoni slices, cut into quarters

¼ cup Manzanilla olives, sliced

2 green onions, or more to taste, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon paprika, or to taste

DIRECTION

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking process. Drain again.

Step: 2

Mix together 2/3 of the mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, pepperoni, olives, green onions, parsley, vinegar, mustard powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Add pasta and toss until coated. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and paprika on top. Refrigerate 1 1/2 hours before serving.

NUTRITION FACT

Per Serving: 521 calories; protein 21.5g; carbohydrates 43.3g; fat 29.6g; cholesterol 49.1mg; sodium 856.2mg.

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