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Grinder Pasta Salad

Grinder Pasta Salad: The Ultimate Make-Ahead Delight

Discover the irresistible Grinder Pasta Salad, a vibrant dish that combines flavorful ingredients for perfect summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Hellmann's recommended
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons peperoncini juice or substitute with pickle juice
  • 2 tablespoons marinade oil from the jar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
Pasta Salad
  • 1 pound rotini pasta Barilla recommended
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup peperoncini freshly sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup pickled onion
  • 1 pound mixed salami, ham, and pepperoni can substitute turkey or prosciutto
  • 2 cups lettuce shredded, added before serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then cool.
  2. Prepare ingredients: cube mozzarella, slice peperoncini, halve tomatoes, and shred lettuce.
  3. Make the dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients together until smooth.
  4. Combine the cooled pasta with mozzarella, peperoncini, tomatoes, onions, and meats.
  5. Add the dressing and gently mix to coat all ingredients evenly.
  6. Chill the pasta salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
  7. Add the shredded lettuce before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for optimal flavor fusion. Adjust seasoning to personal taste.

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