PEPPERONI PIZZA SALAD
Plan on bringing home an empty bowl with this pepperoni pizza salad recipe!
8-10 Italian plum tomatoes, chopped coarsely
2 large bell peppers cut up into 1” pieces
3 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided into 2 and 1 cup measures
3-4 oz package sliced pepperoni
1 can, 2-1/4 oz, sliced black olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup seasoned croutons
Combine tomatoes, peppers, 2 cups cheese, pepperoni, olives and onion. Whisk together tomato juice, vinegar, garlic, basil and salt and pepper. Pour over tomato mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate several hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with rest of cheese and croutons.
This pizza salad recipe serves 15.
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