Description
A refreshing, seasonal Italian-inspired pasta salad based on the viral grinder sandwich, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams pasta, shape of choice, boiled until al dente and cooled to room temp
- 1 cup lettuce, finely shredded
- 1/3 cup beef salami, cubed into small pieces
- 1/3 cup grass-fed cheddar cheese, cubed into small pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup sliced green olives
- 2 tablespoons olive juice
- 1/3 cup finely sliced pepperoncini pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine: Add the cooled pasta, shredded lettuce, beef salami, cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, green olives with juice, and pepperoncini to a large serving bowl.
- Mix Dressing: In a measuring cup, mix the mayo, mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Season: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings as desired.
- Finish: Pour the dressing on top of the salad, mix, and enjoy!
Notes
Finely dice all ingredients to a similar size for the best flavor in every bite. If preparing in advance, add the lettuce and tomatoes just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 544 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg
Keywords: grinder pasta salad, Italian pasta salad, summer side dish, picnic salad