Description
Grinder Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that captures the essence of your favorite Italian grinder sandwich. This delightful pasta salad features a scrumptious combination of turkey, pepperoni, salami, provolone cheese, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a creamy dressing that enhances every bite. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this recipe yields ten generous servings. Not only is it easy to prepare and make ahead of time, but it also offers versatility—serving as both a main dish or a refreshing side. Enjoy this crowd-pleasing salad that everyone will love!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- ¼ pound oven roasted turkey
- ¼ pound pepperoni
- ¼ pound salami
- 5 slices provolone cheese
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ head iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup pepperoncinis
- ½ cup red onion
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, pepperoncini juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Refrigerate.
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente (9–10 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Chop meats and cheeses into strips; shred lettuce and slice tomatoes, pepperoncinis, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with turkey, pepperoni, salami, cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, and onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added crunch and flavor, consider incorporating bell peppers or cucumbers. Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors significantly. Feel free to customize with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch.