Grinder Pasta Salad

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Grinder Pasta Salad is a fresh take on TikTok's viral sandwich. Made with the classic Italian sub ingredients and mixed with a creamy mayo-based dressing.

Prep Time30

Cook Time10

Chill Time2

Total Time2 40

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 967kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

12 ounces rotini pasta

For the Dressing:

1¼ cups mayonnaise
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ tablespoon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Salad:

½ head Iceberg lettuce finely shredded
6 ounces mozzarella pearls
20 slices pepperoni halved
10 slices deli ham chopped
10 slices salami quartered
6 slices provolone chopped
5 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
½ medium red onion diced
6 pepperoncini peppers sliced

Instructions

In a large pot, boil the rotini pasta per the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it with cold water, and set it aside while you prepare the dressing.
12 ounces rotini pasta
Add the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, mustard, salt, and pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Stir the ingredients together until incorporated.
1¼ cups mayonnaise, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ tablespoon mustard, Salt and pepper to taste
In a large serving bowl, add the rotini pasta, lettuce, mozzarella pearls, pepperoni, ham, salami, provolone, tomatoes, red onion, and pepperoncini peppers.
½ head Iceberg lettuce, 6 ounces mozzarella pearls, 20 slices pepperoni, 10 slices deli ham, 10 slices salami, 6 slices provolone, 5 ounces cherry tomatoes, ½ medium red onion, 6 pepperoncini peppers
Pour the dressing over the top of the salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated in the dressing.
Cover the pasta salad and chill it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until it is cold and you are ready to serve it.

Notes

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. The lettuce will start to get soggy, so prepare this dish as close to serving as possible.

Tips:

For a lower carb count, you can leave out the pasta and bulk up your bowl with more veggies. Try my other low-carb, keto-friendly meals made with your favorite sandwich ingredients. My Sub Sandwich in a Bowl and Cheeseburger Salad (Big Mac Without the Bun) are also prepared without pasta.
If you want to enjoy the pasta salad right away, you can skip the chill time. However, letting the ingredients rest in the dressing allows them to soak up the flavors and really adds to the salad. I recommend chilling it if possible.
I love a chopped grinder pasta salad and this tool chops everything perfectly! You can make it, store it, and eat it right out of the tub!

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