Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

A large serving bowl of grinder pasta salad with two wooden serving spoons.

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This Italian Grinder pasta salad is a delicious pasta salad packed with the flavors of a classic grinder sandwich. It’s the perfect pasta salad to take to a summer BBQ or easy lunch meal prep option.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 437kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

For the pasta salad:

12 ounces dry pasta (we recommend ditalini)
¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
8 ounces deli turkey, diced
4 ounces pepperoni or salami, quartered
½ cup freshly grated provolone cheese
½ cup sliced jarred pepperoncini peppers or banana peppers
1 cucumber, small dice

For the dressing:

⅓ cup olive oil or avocado oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and run it under cold water to allow it to cool. Place the pasta in a large bowl and set it in the fridge in the meantime.
Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small jar or bowl. Shake or whisk until well combined.
Prepare the other ingredients. Once everything is prepared, add the toppings to the bowl with the pasta. Add the dressing a little at a time until the pasta has the right amount of dressing. You will have extra dressing that you can store and add to leftovers.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta. For a dairy-free version, leave out the cheese. This recipe is not vegan or vegetarian.
Prep Ahead:
- All of the ingredients can be chopped and prepped ahead of time. Make the dressing and leave it in the fridge and then add the desired amount before serving.
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