Description
Elevate your salad game with this Italian Grinder Pasta Salad Recipe—a refreshing take on the classic Italian grinder sandwich! Packed with pepperoni, provolone, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, this pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser for picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. The creamy Parmesan-garlic dressing ties all the flavors together, making it an unforgettable dish that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Simple to prepare and fully customizable, this versatile salad can be made ahead of time for stress-free entertaining. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or pair it with grilled meats for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 4 ounces pepperoni
- 4 ounces ham
- 4 ounces salami
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 4 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, and grated parmesan until smooth.
- Slice the ham, pepperoni, salami, and provolone into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with prepared salad ingredients (pepperoni, ham, salami, provolone cheese, grape tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers).
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg