Pepperoni Pizza Salad

Submitted by shelbyrose

"If you're craving a pepperoni pizza and it's just too hot to turn on the oven, this dish is a satisfying warm weather substitute. (Prep. time does not reflect chill time)."

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photo by CrystalB

Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 12

ingredients

10 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 medium green peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
¹⁄₄ cup chopped onion
¹⁄₃ cup tomato juice
¹⁄₄ cup red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup cider vinegar
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
³⁄₄ cup seasoned croutons

directions

In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, green pepper, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, olives, and onion; mix well.
In a small bowl, combine tomato juice, vinegar, oil, garlic, basil and pepper; whisk together well.
Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture; toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate several hours.
Sprinkle croutons just before serving.

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This hearty salad can easily pass for a main course, especially in hot weather. Very tasty!

CrystalB

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

shelbyrose

Shelbyville, IL

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