Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
Italian Grinder Pasta Salad with rotini, deli meats, provolone, vegetables, banana peppers, and creamy grinder dressing. A quick pasta salad recipe for lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad:
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 6 ounces deli turkey breast chopped
- 4 ounces deli ham chopped
- 2 ounces hard salami chopped
- 4 ounces provolone cheese chopped
- ½ cup banana peppers chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For the Creamy Grinder Dressing:
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- ¼ cup light Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon banana pepper juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions, until tender.
- Drain the pasta in a colander. Rinse the pasta under cold water until cool. Drain the pasta well.
- Add the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, romaine lettuce, turkey, ham, salami, provolone cheese, banana peppers, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Using a wire whisk, mix the dressing until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad. Toss until the pasta salad is evenly coated.
- Cover the pasta salad. Place the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Stir before serving.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Hold back some dressing if making ahead - Save a few spoonfuls of dressing and stir it in right before serving if the pasta absorbs too much while chilling. Add the romaine closer to serving for more crunch - If you’re making this several hours ahead, stir in the romaine before serving. Taste after chilling - Cold pasta can mute seasoning. Add a small pinch of salt or a splash of banana pepper juice if needed.Storing
Store in the refrigerator - Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Stir before serving - The dressing may settle as it chills. Do not freeze - Pasta, lettuce, cucumber, and creamy dressing do not freeze well.Nutrition
Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 19gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 880mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 2mg
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