Layered Pizza Salad

By KeyIngredient

This recipe was easy to prepare. In place of the pepperoni I used cooked mild itallian sausage slices. We used dressing to taste. The family loved it!


This was very good, but it needs a little more flavor. The next time I make it, I'll add more pepperoni and cut them in quarters. I'll also add more green onion and Italian dressing. It was beautiful and good - just needs a little more zing for our taste.

Ingredients

• 1 package (16 oz) uncooked rotini pasta
• 2 tablespoons salad supreme seasoning
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 package (3.5 oz) sliced pepperoni
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella ciliegini (cheese balls), drained, halved
• 3 green onions with tops, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives
• 1 cup zesty Italian dressing
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain. 2 In 3- or 4-quart clear bowl, layer 4 cups pasta, 1 tablespoon of the seasoning, the red bell pepper, tomatoes, green bell pepper, remaining pasta, remaining 1 tablespoon seasoning, the pepperoni, mozzarella, onions and olives. 3 Pour dressing over salad; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate 2 hours. Stir just before serving.
Can't find fresh mozzarella ciliegini (cheese balls)? Use sliced mozzarella sticks instead.
One teaspoon Italian seasoning can be used in place of the 2 tablespoons salad supreme seasoning.