Budget Pasta Salad

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (any flavor)
  • 1 ounce pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 (2 1/2 ounce) can black olives, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4 inch chunks
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or to taste)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, combine salad dressing mix and water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Add mayonaise, vinegar, and oregano, and whisk to combine.
  3. 3
    Discard flavor packet from ramen noodles. Cook in boiling water for two minutes, or until just tender.
  4. 4
    Drain noodles well, and toss with dressing.
  5. 5
    Using a clean pair of kitchen shears, cut noodles into shorter pieces in the bowl.
  6. 6
    Add pepperoni, olives, cheeses, bell pepper, onion, and pepper flakes.
  7. 7
    Toss well to coat all ingredients with dressing.
  8. 8
    Taste, and add salt, pepper, or more oregano as needed.
  9. 9
    Transfer to 2 serving bowls and serve.

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