Pizza Pasta Salad

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb pasta, uncooked (rotini, twists or spirals)
• 3 ounces sliced pepperoni (about 3/4 cup)
• 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese (about 1 cup)
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup fat-free italian salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 green pepper, sliced into rings
• 3 (7 inch) pita breads

Recipe

• 1 prepare pasta according to package directions.
• 2 while pasta is cooking, cut pepperoni slices into fourths and slice the provolone cheese into matchstick-size pieces. place in a large bowl. add cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, italian dressing, italian seasoning and garlic.
• 3 when pasta is done, drain and rinse with cold water. drain again. add pasta to cheese mixture and mix well. quarter the pita bread and place around a large platter. top with pasta salad and garnish with green pepper rings.