Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
Meet the Italian Grinder Pasta Salad – a delightful twist on your favorite sandwich, packed into a bowl! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a satisfying lunch, this salad is your go-to for a fun and hearty dish that’s sure to please!
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 8 oz pasta, cooked (rotini, fusilli)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pickled onion
- 4 oz salami, diced or quartered
- 4 oz ham, diced or cubed
- 4 oz pepperoni, mini, diced, or quartered
- ½ cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 4 oz mozzarella, pearls or cubes
- 4 oz provolone, sliced
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped or shredded
Creamy Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ tablespoon pepperoncini juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. In a small bowl, whisk all of the dressing ingredients until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone, grape tomatoes, pickled onions, sliced pepperoncini, and mozzarella pearls. Stir gently until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- After an hour, stir in chopped/shredded lettuce and serve. Enjoy!
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