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Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

Italian Grinder Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Summer Delight

This Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for summer gatherings, combining rotini pasta, vibrant vegetables, and deli meats into a delightful salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Substitution: Penne works just as beautifully.
For the Deli Meats
  • 4 oz Genoa Salami Substitution: Try prosciutto.
  • 4 oz Turkey Substitution: Roast beef.
  • 4 oz Spicy Pepperoni Substitution: Use grilled chicken.
For the Cheese
  • 4 oz Provolone Cheese Substitution: Mozzarella or sharp cheddar.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce Add before serving.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halve for a harmonious mix.
  • ½ cup Red Onion Thinly slice.
  • ½ cup Banana Peppers Substitution: Pickled jalapeños.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Creamy Dressing Mix mayo, red wine vinegar, garlic, and herbs.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop the Genoa salami, turkey, spicy pepperoni, and provolone cheese into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the banana peppers. Gather in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the cooled rotini pasta to the mixing bowl with the chopped ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the creamy dressing and pour it over the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine.
  4. Fold in the chopped romaine lettuce right before serving to keep it crisp.
  5. Serve your Italian Grinder Pasta Salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store the undressed salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing and lettuce separate until serving.

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