Name: Grinder Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb radiatore pasta; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 tbsp pepperoncini juice; 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 packet Italian dressing mix; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 8 oz pepperoni, diced; 8 oz mozzarella pearls; 1 (12 oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and allow to cool.

2

To make the vinaigrette, combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, pepperoncini juice, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and the Italian dressing mix in a mason jar.

3

Seal the jar and shake vigorously until the vinaigrette is well combined.

4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced pepperoni, mozzarella pearls, and chopped marinated artichoke hearts.

5

Season the salad ingredients with salt and black pepper to your taste.

6

In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the mayonnaise and half of the prepared vinaigrette until smooth. Reserve the other half of the vinaigrette.

7

Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta salad.

8

Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.

9

Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley, additional grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and sliced pepperoncini.

10

Just before serving, drizzle with some of the reserved vinaigrette.

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