Description
A hearty and flavorful twist on the classic Italian sub, this Grinder Salad with Italian Dressing combines rotini pasta, crisp veggies, savory deli meats, and creamy dressing into one irresistible bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and cooled
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces salami, julienned
- 4 ounces ham, julienned
- 4 slices provolone cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper to create the Italian dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, salami, ham, provolone, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella pearls, and pepperoncini. Toss well.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss again to evenly coat.
- Right before serving, add shredded lettuce and grated parmesan. Gently toss to combine.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving if time allows for best flavor.
Notes
- Add the lettuce right before serving to keep it crisp.
- Chill the salad before serving to enhance flavor meld.
- Use high-quality deli meats and cheese for the best result.