Pepperoni pizza-style pasta salad

Name: Pepperoni pizza-style pasta salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 454 g of rotini (dry pasta); 175 g of sliced pepperoni; 1 red bell pepper, diced; ½ red onion, finely chopped; ½ English cucumber, diced; 1 cup (250 ml) of shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend; ⅓ cup (80 ml) of 0% Greek yogurt; 5 tbsp (75 ml) of light mayonnaise; 3 tbsp (45 ml) of homemade or store-bought pizza sauce; 2 tbsp (30 ml) of honey; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 tsp (5 ml) of dried oregano; Salt and black pepper

Preparation 20 min
Cooking 12 min
Servings 4
Freezing I do not suggest

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Salad

454 g of rotini (dry pasta)
175 g of sliced pepperoni
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ red onion, finely chopped
½ English cucumber, diced
1 cup (250 ml) of shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend

Dressing

⅓ cup (80 ml) of 0% Greek yogurt
5 tbsp (75 ml) of light mayonnaise
3 tbsp (45 ml) of homemade or store-bought pizza sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) of honey
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp (5 ml) of dried oregano
Salt and black pepper

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Preparation

Cook the rotini according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water and let cool slightly.
Meanwhile, cook the pepperoni in a dry pan over medium heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel and let cool completely.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, pizza sauce, honey, garlic, oregano and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
Add the slightly cooled rotini, red bell pepper, red onion, cucumber and cheese blend. Pour in the dressing and toss until everything is well coated.
Add the crispy pepperoni just before serving so it keeps all its crunch. Serve cold.