Pizza Pasta Salad

One of my favorite recipes to make is my Pizza Pasta Salad.  It's such an easy, delicious side dish to make and it's perfect for dinners with larger groups of people.  I usually make it ahead of time so the dressing has time to soak into the pasta.  I just think it tastes better this way. 

 

Ingredients:

1 Box bowtie pasta
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 green pepper
1 can black olives (I use the 2.25 oz. size)
1 package of pepperoni (I use about half of the 5 oz. package)
3/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp. parsley
1 1/2 tsp. garlic
1/2 tsp. dry mustard

Cook pasta according to package. 

In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic, sugar, and dry mustard. 

Once pasta is done, rinse under cold water and drain. 

Add pepperoni, green pepper, black olives and mozzarella cheese to the pasta and mix. 

Add dressing mixture to pasta mix and stir until the dressing is evenly distributed. 

Refrigerate until you're ready to eat.  It's so delicious!