Description
A refreshing Italian Grinder Pasta Salad perfect for summer gatherings, packed with meats, cheese, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup chopped salami
- 1/2 cup chopped ham
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with pepperoni, salami, and ham.
- Add in the shredded lettuce, red onions, banana peppers, black olives, tomatoes, and both cheeses.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined and evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve cold, garnished with extra parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, use fresh herbs like basil or parsley in the salad.
- This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute or add your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg