Description
Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich into a refreshing pasta salad. This easy-to-make recipe features turkey turkey turkey pepperoni, creamy provolone cheese, and a colorful array of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a smooth dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a satisfying weeknight meal, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 4 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4 ounces turkey turkey turkey pepperoni
- 4 ounces turkey slices
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 red onion (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with shredded lettuce, turkey turkey turkey pepperoni, turkey slices, provolone cheese, grape tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg