Tri-Colour Broccoli and Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Name: Tri-Colour Broccoli and Pepperoni Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1 lb tri-colored pasta; 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup Italian dressing (to taste); salt & pepper; 1 -2 1/2 ounce sliced black olives; 1/2 cup diced pepperoni; 1 cup chopped broccoli

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🌶 italian 🏷 Kid Friendly

This vibrant Italian pasta salad is a quick and family-friendly dish. Tri-colour pasta is boiled with fresh broccoli, then combined with diced pepperoni, sliced black olives and a tangy Italian dressing. Cubes of cheddar cheese are scattered over the top before serving. It comes together in only 20 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a speedy lunch or a simple side dish that's full of colour and flavour.

Ingredients

1 lb tri-colored pasta
1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup Italian dressing (to taste)
salt & pepper
1 -2 1/2 ounce sliced black olives
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
1 cup chopped broccoli

Method

Cook the pasta in boiling water, adding the chopped broccoli for the final few minutes of the cooking time.
Drain the cooked pasta and broccoli thoroughly.
Transfer the drained pasta and broccoli to a mixing bowl and combine with all the remaining ingredients except for the cubed cheddar cheese.
Scatter the cubed cheddar cheese over the top of the pasta salad. You can chill the salad before serving if you prefer.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium490900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryKid Friendly

Cuisineitalian

Author850391