Description
A viral, deli-inspired pasta salad featuring savory meats, provolone cheese, and a zesty, creamy grinder dressing.
Ingredients
1 lb Rotini or Fusilli pasta
1/2 lb Genoa Salami, cubed
1/4 lb Pepperoni, sliced or cubed
1/2 lb Provolone cheese, cubed
1/2 head Iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Sliced Pepperoncinis
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
1 tbsp Pepperoncini juice
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini juice, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing for the ultimate grinder pasta salad.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, pepperoni, provolone, red onion, and sliced pepperoncinis.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss thoroughly until every ingredient is well coated.
Step 5: Gently fold in the shredded iceberg lettuce right before serving to maintain its crispness in the ultimate grinder pasta salad.
Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar if needed.
Notes
For the best results, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before adding the lettuce to allow the pasta to absorb the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sides & Salads
- Cuisine: American / Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg