Pizza Pasta Salad

By jenknoll

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 382 calories, 25 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 38 mg cholesterol, 517 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup (4 ounces) cubed cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) cubed part-skim mozzrella cheese
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni (about 1-1/2 ounces)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper; shake well.

2. Drain pasta; rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add pasta. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Yield: 7 servings.