Description

This Grinder Pasta Salad combines vibrant flavors with simple ingredients, making it an ideal choice for quick lunches or light dinners. It’s packed with salami, turkey pepperoni, and veggies, tossed in a creamy dressing that elevates this dish to perfection.

Ingredients

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12 oz short pasta (rotini, fusilli, etc.)
4–5 oz shredded iceberg lettuce
½ red onion (very thin sliced)
1 ½ cups grape tomatoes (quartered)
1 cup banana peppers (chopped)
4 oz salami (chopped)
4 oz turkey pepperoni (chopped)
3–4 oz oven roasted deli turkey (chopped)
8 slices provolone cheese (chopped)
1 cup mayonnaise
3–4 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1–2 Tbsp banana pepper juice
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1½ tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp cracked pepper
½ tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)

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Instructions

Cook the short pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with very cold water to keep it firm.
While the pasta is cooking, chop the red onion, grape tomatoes, banana peppers, salami, turkey pepperoni, oven roasted turkey, and provolone cheese. Once the pasta is ready, combine all salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, oregano, Italian seasoning, cracked pepper, and sea salt to create the dressing. Adjust thickness and seasoning to taste.
Pour three-quarters of the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Just before serving, add the remaining dressing and toss again.

Notes

For added flavor, let the pasta salad sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or seasonal availability.
This dish can be made a day ahead, making it perfect for potlucks or picnics.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 900mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 45mg