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Grinder Pasta Salad: A Fun Twist on Everyone’s Favorite Sub Sandwich!

Grinder Pasta Salad
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This Grinder Pasta Salad is a hearty, flavorful dish inspired by the classic Italian sub sandwich. Packed with deli meats, cheeses, and fresh veggies, it’s tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing that brings everything together. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch, this salad is easy to make and customizable to your taste!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp banana pepper juice (from the jar of banana pepper rings)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/3 cup banana pepper rings, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (or to taste)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 5 oz salami, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 oz deli turkey breast, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 oz sliced provolone cheese, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb rotini pasta

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta. Set aside.
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, and oregano until smooth.
  3. Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the provolone cheese, salami, and turkey into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the banana pepper rings.
  4. Combine Everything: In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, chopped meats, cheese, veggies, and banana peppers. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well coated.
  5. Serve: Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop.

Notes

  1. Pasta Choice: Rotini works great, but you can use penne, fusilli, or any short pasta you prefer.
  2. Make Ahead: This salad tastes even better when chilled for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
  3. Customize: Swap out the meats and cheeses for your favorites, or add olives, cucumbers, or spinach for extra veggies.
  4. Dressing: Adjust the tanginess by adding more or less banana pepper juice or red wine vinegar.

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