Description
Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the beloved flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich into a delightful pasta salad. This recipe features tender penne pasta tossed with turkey pepperoni, chicken, provolone cheese, and crunchy vegetables like pepperoncini and grape tomatoes. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise and red apple vinegar, adds a zesty kick, making this salad perfect for gatherings, picnics, or as a satisfying lunch. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 4 ounces turkey pepperoni
- 4 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4 ounces chicken slices
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and oregano until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, turkey pepperoni, chicken slices, shredded lettuce, provolone cheese, halved grape tomatoes, and sliced pepperoncini.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg