Description
Discover the delightful flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich reimagined in this easy-to-make Grinder Pasta Salad. This refreshing dish features tender rotini pasta, savory turkey, and a vibrant mix of fresh vegetables tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, this pasta salad is both satisfying and versatile. Easily customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to suit your taste. Whether you’re serving it as a side or enjoying it on its own, this Grinder Pasta Salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- ¼ pound oven roasted turkey (chopped)
- ¼ pound turkey pepperoni (chopped)
- 5 slices provolone cheese (chopped)
- ½ head iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini juice
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste preferences)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste preferences)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple vinegar, pepperoncini juice, oregano, salt, and pepper; refrigerate.
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool under cold water.
- Chop the turkey meats, cheese, and vegetables as listed.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with turkey, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.
- Pour dressing over the salad; toss well.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg