Grinder Pasta Salad

This fun pasta salad has all of the flavors of a grinder, but as a fun salad. It is a perfect side dish for carry-ins and BBQs. It is also a great lunch entree. I love to bring it to work with me for a simple brownbag lunch. I just know you are going to love it too!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings: 1 cup servings

Author: Carlee

Ingredients

Creamy Dressing

¾ cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Pasta Salad

16 ounces dried pasta
8 ounces mozzarella pearls
4 ounces provolone cheese
3 ounces hard salami
3 ounces deli turkey
½ cup sliced pepperoncini drained
2 Tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced red onion
1 head romaine lettuce

Instructions

To make the dressing, stir together ¾ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper in a jar or small bowl. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like a little bit of spice. Chill until ready to use.
Cook 16 ounces dried pasta to al dente following the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and remove any extra starch.
Put the pasta in a large bowl. Add 8 ounces mozzarella pearls.
Chop 4 ounces provolone cheese, 3 ounces hard salami, 3 ounces deli turkey½ cup sliced pepperoncini, 2 Tablespoons fresh basil chiffonade, and ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Add the the bowl with the pasta.
Cut 2 cups cherry tomatoes into halves and add to the salad.
Chop 1 cup sliced red onion, and 1 head romaine lettuce into small pieces. Add to the bowl.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

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