This Grinder Italian Pasta Salad is loaded with tender pasta, crisp lettuce, savory salami, turkey, provolone cheese, juicy tomatoes, and pepperoncini, all tossed in a creamy tangy dressing inspired by the famous grinder sandwich. Fresh, colorful, and packed with bold Italian flavors, it’s perfect for meal prep, potlucks, or an easy summer dinner.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup sliced pepperoncini
• ½ cup cucumber, diced
• 4 ounces salami, chopped
• 4 ounces turkey breast, chopped
• 1 cup provolone cheese, cubed
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Creamy Grinder Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, pepperoncini, salami, turkey, and provolone.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently.
5. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 6