Deliciously Tangy Cheese Curd Pasta Salad
If you are looking for a great, versatile dish for a pot luck or a flavorful, refreshing pasta salad to beat the heat, you have come to the right place. Spicy pepperoni, savory cheese curds and tangy olives come together brilliantly to make this deliciously, tangy Cheese Curd Pasta Salad in only minutes. Super easy to prepare, I bet you already have many of these ingredients on hand.
Deliciously Tangy Cheese Curd Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 Cups Cooked Tri-color Noodles
- 6oz Bag Pepperoni [or Turkey Pepperoni, if you prefer]
- 3oz Can Pitted Black Olives
- 16oz Italian Dressing
- 12oz Bag Cheese Curds
- 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
Directions
- Place cooked noodles in a large bowl.
- Break up cheese curds and place them in the same bowl.
- Cut pepperoni slices into quarters and add to the same bowl.
- Add olives and tomatoes.
- Pour in full bottle of Italian dressing [or to taste] and mix well.
- Serve & enjoy.
I simply love pasta salads, especially those that are easy to make. An added bonus with this recipe for me is that it is full of color which makes for a beautiful presentation for guests and family. This Cheese Curd Pasta Salad recipe is consists of flavors with pair well well with chicken, fish and a variety of sandwiches. You could also enjoy this salad as a lighter lunch, should you so choose.
Do you love the variety of spices in the pepperoni, olives and Italian Dressing? Or do you prefer you flavors to be more muted? Would you choose to remove some of the ingredients to calm the flavors down a bit? What would you add, if anything, to this pasta salad? What would be your favorite dish to pair this with if you were to use recipe as a starter? I would love to know what you think in the comments or on social media.
Dawn loves cooking – if it’s simple. You will not find her in the kitchen all day. Instead, she will be whipping up tasty, easy dishes – quickly – so she can get back to what she loves doing most.