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Grinder Pasta Salad
Our Grinder Pasta Salad recipe is packed with Italian meats, fresh cheese, tangy and spicy pepperoncini, and a decadently creamy salad dressing all mixed with perfectly al dente pasta. You'll love this fun twist on a classic sandwich favorite!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 469 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
salad dressing
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch sugar
pasta salad
- 1/2 pound cooked cavatappi
- 1 thinly sliced romaine heart
- 1/4 ounce Thinly sliced red onion
- 4 thinly sliced pepperoncinis
- 8 ounces mini mozzarella balls
- 3 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
- 2 ounces thinly sliced soppressata
- 2 ounces thinly sliced salami
- 10 halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 chopped pickled cherry peppers optional
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
salad dressing
- In a mixing bowl combine dressing ingredients.
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assembly
- In another mixing bowl add remaining ingredients.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients.
- Toss together until evenly combined. Serve.
Notes
- To Prepare this Salad in Advance
- You can prepare the salad dressing and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
- You can also mix all ingredients except for the lettuce and tomatoes in a bowl with a lid and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add the lettuce and tomatoes just before serving to keep them from getting too soggy.
- Leftovers with the lettuce and tomatoes added will last for around 24 hours in the refrigerator, in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Calories
469kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
1772mg
(74%)
Potassium
257mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1844IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
182mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 469
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 469kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1772mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1844IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.