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Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

Italian Grinder Pasta Salad: A Summer Flavor Sensation

Enjoy this Italian Grinder Pasta Salad, a crowd-pleaser that brings vibrant flavors and textures to your summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces rotini or shell pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce
  • 0.5 whole red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup pepperoncini chopped
For the Meats & Cheese
  • 1 cup diced salami
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 cup cubed provolone or mozzarella
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Prepare vegetables: chop lettuce, slice onion, halve cherry tomatoes, and chop pepperoncini.
  4. Combine pasta, diced salami, diced ham, and cubed cheese in a large bowl.
  5. Mix together the dressing and pour it over the pasta mixture, tossing gently to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, prep ingredients separately and only dress the salad before serving. Adjust dressing to personal preference by adding more vinegar or mustard.

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