Description
This Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the flavors of a classic grinder sandwich with pasta. It’s perfect for a picnic or potluck, and the homemade dressing adds a flavorful touch to the salad.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
16 ounces.
Grinder Salad Dressing:
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.
Grinder Pasta Salad:
4 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce, 4 ounces ham, 4 ounces pepperoni, 4 ounces salami, 4 ounces provolone cheese, 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved), 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, 1/2 red onion (finely diced).
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare penne pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again.
- Make dressing: Whisk together mayo, red wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, pepper, and parmesan.
- Assemble salad: Slice ham, pepperoni, salami, and provolone. Combine with pasta, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and onion. Toss with dressing.
Notes
- Chop all ingredients small for a consistent bite in each forkful.
- To prepare ahead, combine all ingredients except lettuce and dressing. Add those just before serving to keep the salad fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
