Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
Courtesy Savory by Stop & Shop
The Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a clever twist on the classic Italian sub—transformed into a chilled, flavor-packed pasta dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings. This salad is essentially a deconstructed Italian sandwich with all the savory, tangy, and crunchy elements layered into a bowl.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked rotini pasta
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Land O Lakes ® Aged Italian Blend Fine Cut Shredded Cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped pepperoncini
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 4 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 (8 oz) pkg Land O Lakes ® Creamy Italian Blend Cheese Cubes
- 2 oz deli ham, diced ¾ inch
- 2 oz pepperoni, diced ¾ inch
- 2 oz Genoa salami, diced ¾ inch
Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain; rinse with cool water. Set aside.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in large bowl; mix well. Add cooled pasta and all salad ingredients; stir to combine.
- Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with additional pepperoncini and shredded cheese before serving, if desired.
Tips
Mayo-based pasta salads are best the day they’re made. If you need to make this a day ahead, reserve half of the dressing, the lettuce and garnish. Before serving, toss the salad with reserved dressing and lettuce, and top with garnish.
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