Description
Grinder Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic Italian hoagie, bringing all your favorite sub sandwich flavors into a vibrant and satisfying dish. This easy-to-make salad combines savory deli meats, creamy dressing, and fresh vegetables, making it perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any quick weeknight meal. With its colorful presentation and robust taste, this hearty pasta salad is bound to impress anyone at your table. Best of all, it’s customizable—feel free to swap in your preferred meats or veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon banana pepper juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 5 ounces salami
- 6 ounces deli turkey breast
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup banana pepper rings
- 1/4 red onion
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, and oregano until smooth.
- Chop the salami, turkey, provolone cheese, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with all chopped ingredients and drizzle with the dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg