Description
Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that perfectly blends rotini pasta, savory Italian meats, and crisp vegetables in a tangy dressing. This delicious salad is ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. With its vibrant ingredients and satisfying textures, it’s sure to impress your guests or elevate your meal prep game. Easy to make and customizable, this salad promises to be a delightful addition to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 4 oz salami, chopped
- 4 oz pepperoni, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with salami, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For enhanced flavor, let the salad sit overnight in the fridge. - Feel free to customize with bell peppers or feta cheese for an extra zing. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.