Description
Creamy and tangy grinder pasta salad packed with deli meats, cheese, lettuce, and Italian ranch dressing. Perfect for picnics and tailgates.
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini pasta
¼ pound oven roasted turkey – chopped in 2 inch long strips
¼ pound pepperoni – chopped in 2 inch long strips
¼ pound salami – chopped in 2 inch long strips
5 slices provolone cheese – chopped in 2 inch long strips
¼ cup parmesan cheese – freshly grated
½ head iceberg lettuce – thinly shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes – cut in 4’s
½ cup pepperoncinis – sliced
½ cup red onion – thinly sliced
Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise – homemade or store-bought
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon pepperoncini juice
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 clove garlic – grated
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients and refrigerate.
2. Boil pasta until just cooked; rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
3. Prep meats, cheese, and vegetables as directed.
4. Combine pasta, meats, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pepperoncinis, and onion in a large bowl.
5. Add dressing and toss to coat.
6. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, chill overnight before serving.
Add lettuce just before serving to keep crisp.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: grinder pasta salad, Tailgating Pasta Salad, Quick Cold Pasta Salad