Pizza Salad
Description: Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pizza Salad, a refreshing twist on traditional pizza, perfect for sharing with friends and family. Bursting with colorful vegetables and savory cheeses, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | shell macaroni |
| 1 | green pepper |
| 1 | tomatoes |
| 1 | green onions |
| 4 – 6 | mushrooms |
| 1 | ripe olives |
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 2 1/2 | tsp dried oregano |
| 2 | tsp salt |
| 1 | tsp pepper |
| 1/2 | cup mozzarella cheese |
| 1/4 | cup parmesan cheese |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 192.9
- Fat: 11.2g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 15.1mg
- Sodium: 637.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 17.1g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 3.3g
- Protein: 6.7g
Keywords: Potluck, Less than 60 Minutes
Recipe Instructions:
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Cook shells: Begin by cooking the shell macaroni according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the shells and allow them to cool completely.
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Prepare vegetables: While the macaroni is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the green pepper, tomatoes, green onions, mushrooms, and ripe olives into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
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Toss ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled shell macaroni with the diced green pepper, tomatoes, green onions, mushrooms, and ripe olives. Toss the ingredients together gently to evenly distribute them.
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Season: Add minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the salad mixture. Toss once more to ensure that the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
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Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the pizza salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to chill.
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Add dressing and cheeses: Just before serving, drizzle your favorite dressing over the salad and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese. Toss the salad once more to evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing and cheeses.
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Serve: Transfer the pizza salad to a serving dish or individual bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy the refreshing flavors of this unique twist on pizza!
Whether you’re hosting a potluck, enjoying a casual weeknight dinner, or packing a picnic, this Pizza Salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Bursting with fresh vegetables, savory cheeses, and flavorful seasonings, it’s a deliciously satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Try it out today and elevate your salad game to a whole new level of deliciousness! 🥗🍅🧀
