Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

Name: Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked and cooled; 1/2 lb hard salami; 6 oz pepperoni; 8 oz sliced provolone cheese; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 8 oz shredded iceberg lettuce; 6 oz banana peppers; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tsp garlic powder; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

@mississippi_kween shares her recipe for a hearty Italian Grinder Pasta Salad, packed with salami, pepperoni, provolone, and a creamy homemade dressing. It's a perfect side dish for any potluck or summer gathering.

🌍American 🏷️Pasta salad 🏷️Italian grinder 🏷️Salami 🏷️Pepperoni Provolone

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Total

30 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked and cooled
1/2 lb hard salami
6 oz pepperoni
8 oz sliced provolone cheese
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
8 oz shredded iceberg lettuce
6 oz banana peppers
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp garlic powder
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1
Cook cavatappi pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
2
Add the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
3
Finely dice the hard salami and add it to the bowl.
4
Finely dice the pepperoni and add it to the bowl.
5
Finely dice the provolone cheese and add it to the bowl.
6
Add the thinly sliced red onion to the bowl.
7
Add the shredded iceberg lettuce to the bowl.
8
Finely chop the banana peppers and add them to the bowl.
9
To make the dressing, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor.
10
Blend the dressing until smooth and creamy.
11
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
12
Mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
13
Serve immediately or chill before serving.