Description
Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brilliantly combines the classic tastes of an Italian grinder sandwich with the heartiness of pasta. This delightful salad features pepperoni, provolone cheese, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy dressing that enhances every bite. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to be served as a side or main dish. Enjoy the explosion of Italian flavors and impress your guests with this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 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)
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, black pepper, and parmesan until smooth.
- Slice ham, pepperoni, salami into bite-sized pieces; cut provolone cheese into cubes or slices.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with meats, cheese, tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, and onion.
- Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg