Description
Grinder Pasta Salad Twist is a delicious and vibrant salad packed with flavor, combining a variety of ingredients including pasta, meats, cheese, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon banana pepper juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/3 cup banana pepper rings
- 1/4 red onion, sliced thin
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 ounces salami, chopped
- 6 ounces deli turkey breast, chopped
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese, chopped
- 1 pound rotini pasta
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to boil on the stovetop. Follow the pasta instructions on the box to cook the pasta to al dente. Once cooked, drain and rinse the pasta under cold water to cool down.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, and oregano until the dressing is smooth.
- Chop the provolone cheese, turkey, and salami into small bite-size pieces. Slice the onion thinly. Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the banana pepper rings.
- Add the pasta and prepared salad ingredients to a very large bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding diced cucumbers or bell peppers.
- This salad can be made a day in advance; just add the dressing before serving.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of banana pepper based on your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg