Description
This Italian Grinder Pasta Salad has cooked pasta, diced beef salami and beef pepperoni with pepperoncini, mozzarella, provolone, onions and fresh basil tossed in a simple creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 to 2 cloves fresh garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 pound dried pasta, such as campanelle
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls (microbial-rennet)
- 6 ounces provolone cheese, diced (microbial-rennet)
- 2½ ounces beef salami, diced
- 2½ ounces beef pepperoni, diced
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced red onion, soaked in ice water for 10 minutes
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 medium head romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (microbial-rennet)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, grated garlic, dried oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cover and refrigerate.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water, add pasta, and cook according to package directions; drain and rinse with cool water to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Onion: Slice red onion and soak in ice water for 10 to 15 minutes, then drain.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add cooked pasta, mozzarella pearls, diced provolone, diced beef salami, diced beef pepperoni, drained onions, sliced pepperoncini, sliced romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil.
- Finish the Salad: Pour in the dressing, add freshly grated parmesan cheese, and toss carefully to combine.
Notes
The dressing can be made 1 day in advance. For the best texture, combine the salad ingredients and dressing no more than 30 minutes prior to serving. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads, Side Dishes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 306 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 357 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg
Keywords: Italian Grinder Pasta Salad, pasta salad, summer side dish, creamy pasta salad