Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

Name: Italian Grinder Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta, of choice; 2 cups lettuce, shredded; 4 oz salami, diced; 4 oz provolone cheese, cubed; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup sliced green olives; 1 tbsp olive brine; 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp honey dijon mustard; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp dried oregano

Italian Grinder Pasta Salad transforms classic deli sandwich flavors into a chilled pasta dish with salami, provolone, pepperoncini, and fresh vegetables tossed in a homemade creamy-tangy dressing.

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Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$31–$51

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Ingredients

12 oz pasta, of choice
2 cups lettuce, shredded
4 oz salami, diced
4 oz provolone cheese, cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1 tbsp olive brine
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp honey dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp dried oregano

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Instructions

1
Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and let it cool down completely.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shredded lettuce, diced salami, cubed cheese, halved tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
3
Add the sliced green olives with their brine and the sliced pepperoncini peppers to the bowl.
4
To make the dressing, combine mayonnaise, honey dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic in a separate bowl or measuring cup.
5
Add salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried oregano to the dressing ingredients.
6
Whisk the dressing until smooth and well combined.
7
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cool the cooked pasta completely before mixing with ingredients and dressing to prevent wilting the lettuce and vegetables.
Reserve the olive brine separately and add it gradually to the dressing—it's salty and can quickly overseason the dish.
Dice the salami and cheese into uniform, bite-sized pieces so they distribute evenly throughout each forkful.
Toss the pasta salad gently to avoid breaking the vegetables and meat; use a large bowl and a light hand.