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A colorful bowl of ultimate grinder pasta salad with rotini, salami, and peppers.

The Ultimate Grinder Pasta Salad

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A viral, zesty pasta salad inspired by the classic Italian grinder sandwich, featuring cured meats, provolone, and a creamy herb dressing.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb rotini or fusilli pasta
1/4 lb Genoa salami, diced
1/4 lb pepperoni, sliced or diced
1/2 lb provolone cheese, cubed
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, pepperoni, provolone, red onion, peppers, and tomatoes.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Fold in the shredded iceberg lettuce right before serving to maintain its crisp texture.
Step 6: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

For best results, chop the vegetables and meats into uniform, bite-sized pieces so you get a bit of everything in every forkful.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 485 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 980 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg