Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
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Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
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All the irresistible flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich, in pasta salad form! Pepperoni, provolone, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, juicy tomatoes, and tender pasta are all tossed in a creamy Parmesan-garlic dressing for the most incredible-tasting pasta salad.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta
For the 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
For the grinder pasta salad
- 4 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce (about 2-3 cups)
- 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
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta per package directions. Once done, drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta, then drain again.
To make grinder dressing:
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
To assemble grinder pasta salad:
- Slice the ham, pepperoni, and salami into 1/4 inch slices. Cut the provolone into thin slices or small cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta with all salad ingredients.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Notes
- Substitutions:
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- How to Store: To save leftovers, place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- How to Store: To save leftovers, place in an airtight container and store
- How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
- This recipe can easily be doubled if you are feeding a crowd or halved for smaller portions.
- Chop everything small. Since the lettuce is shredded, I like to make sure all of the mix-ins are cut into bite-sized pieces as well. I recommend cutting the meat into 1/4-inch slices, slicing the provolone into bite-sized pieces, slicing the peppers, halving the tomatoes, and dicing the red onion. That way all of the flavors and textures blend well all together. To prepare ahead: Assemble all ingredients except the shredded lettuce and dressing. Toss the pasta salad with the lettuce and dressing right before serving.
- Chop everything small. Since the lettuce is shredded, I like to make sure all of the mix-ins are cut into bite-sized pieces as well. I recommend cutting the meat into 1/4-inch slices, slicing the provolone into bite-sized pieces, slicing the peppers, halving the tomatoes, and dicing the red onion. That way all of the flavors and textures blend well all together.
- To prepare ahead: Assemble all ingredients except the shredded lettuce and dressing. Toss the pasta salad with the lettuce and dressing right before serving.
- Pasta – Any medium-size, tubular pasta should work well. Bow-tie pasta or rotini are great, too.
- Red wine vinegar – White wine vinegar or white vinegar will work in a pinch.
- Iceberg lettuce – Crisp lettuce works best in this salad, so iceberg is ideal, but you can also substitute thinly sliced hearts of romaine for a similar substation.
- Provolone - Mozzarella cheese will work in place of the provolone.
- Red onion – Any onions will work just as well as red onion, such as white, yellow or sweet onion.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
69mg
(23%)
Sodium
1515mg
(63%)
Potassium
561mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1287IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
236mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1515mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1287IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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