Layered Pizza Salad

By ldelmas

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

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.
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One teaspoon Italian seasoning can be used in place of the 2 tablespoons salad supreme seasoning.