Pizza Pasta Salad

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 45 minutes
• total time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more as needed

12 ounces dried cheese tortellini (see Notes)

5 to 7 ounces pepperoni, diced (see Notes)

1 (7-ounce) jar oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, preferably in olive oil (see Where to buy and Substitutions)

2 cups (10 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved

8 ounces mozzarella cheese pearls, preferably vacuum-packed (see Notes)

3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon honey (optional)

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh torn basil leaves, for serving

Shaved or finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Nutrition

• Serving Size: Per serving (1 1/4 cups)
• Calories: 461
• Total Fat: 31 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Cholesterol: 66 mg
• Sodium: 975 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 30 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 17 g