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Grinder Pasta Salad


  • Author: William Cantor
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Creamy and tangy grinder pasta salad packed with deli meats, cheese, lettuce, and Italian ranch dressing. Perfect for picnics and tailgates.


Ingredients

Scale

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