Grinder Pasta Salad
Packed with savory Italian deli meat, crisp veggies, and a tangy and creamy dressing, this pasta salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep. If you're looking for easy pasta salad ideas, this viral grinder pasta salad is a must-try!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 284kcal
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 3 cups tricolor rotini pasta cooked and cooled
- 1 red onion diced
- 2 Roma tomatoes diced
- 4 mini bell peppers diced
- ½ cup banana peppers diced
- 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped (you can use iceberg lettuce)
- ½ cup hard salami chopped
- ½ cup pepperoni chopped
- ½ cup mozzarella cubes
Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large pot of water, boil the tricolor rotini according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water and set aside to cool.3 cups tricolor rotini pasta
- Dice the red onion, Roma tomatoes, mini peppers, and banana peppers. Chop the salami, pepperoni, and mozzarella cubes.1 red onion, 2 Roma tomatoes, 4 mini bell peppers, ½ cup banana peppers, ½ cup hard salami, ½ cup pepperoni, ½ cup mozzarella cubes
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, oregano, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.¼ cup red wine vinegar, ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced vegetables, meats, and mozzarella cubes. Pour the dressing over the top and toss well to coat everything evenly.
- Let the pasta salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- When ready to serve, chop the romaine lettuce and stir it in before serving.1 cup romaine lettuce
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1168IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg
