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Pepperoni Pasta Salad

Pepperoni’s rich and peppery bite is the perfect contrast to mild spinach, mozzarella, and pasta in this Pepperoni Pasta Salad. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 About 2 cups each
Calories: 44402 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. bowtie pasta $0.66
  • 1/2 Tbsp salt (for pasta water) $0.02
  • 4 oz. fresh baby spinach $0.65
  • 15 oz. can Kidney Beans $0.69
  • 3 oz. pepperoni $1.25
  • 4 oz. mozzarella, cubed $0.94
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes $0.99
  • 6 oz. Italian or Caesar dressing $2.00
  • 1 Tbsp Parmesan (optional) $0.10
  • Freshly cracked pepper (optional) $0.02

Instructions

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  1. Fill a medium sauce pot with water and add 1/2 Tbsp salt. Bring the pot of water to a boil over high heat, then add the pasta, and cook until tender. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse briefly with cool water to bring the temperature down. Let the pasta drain well.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the salad. Roughly chop the spinach leaves and place them in a large bowl. Rinse and drain the kidney beans, and slice the grape tomatoes in half. Add the beans, tomatoes, pepperoni, and cubed mozzarella to the bowl with the spinach.
  3. When the pasta is cooked, cooled, and drained, add it to the bowl with the rest of the salad ingredients. Toss the ingredients until everything is combined. Add the salad dressing and then toss again until everything is coated. Serve the salad with a little Parmesan and some freshly cracked pepper sprinkled over top of each bowl

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 444.02kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 51.73g (17%) Protein 18.62g (37%) Fat 18.17g (28%) Sodium 1457.13mg (61%) Fiber 6.52g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6About 2 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 44402

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 444.02kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 51.73g 17%
Protein 18.62g 37%
Fat 18.17g 28%
Sodium 1457.13mg 61%
Fiber 6.52g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.