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Grinder Pasta Salad

 A viral-inspired Grinder Pasta Salad loaded with deli meats, provolone cheese, fresh vegetables, and creamy dressing. Perfect for meal prep, parties, and summer lunches.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 cup turkey chopped
  • 1 cup ham chopped
  • 1 cup salami chopped
  • 1 cup provolone cheese cubed
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red onion sliced
  • ½ cup banana peppers

Equipment

  • 1 Large Cooking Pot Used to boil the pasta.
  • 1  Colander Used to drain the cooked pasta
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Used to mix pasta, vegetables, cheese, and dressing
  • 1 Small Bowl Used to prepare the dressing
  • 1 Knife Used to chop vegetables and ingredients
  • 1 Cutting Board Used for cutting ingredients safely
  • 1 Measuring Cups Used to measure ingredients
  • 1 Measuring Spoons Used to measure spices and sauces
  • 1 Wooden Spoon Used for mixing the salad
  • 1 Serving Bowl Used to serve the Grinder Pasta Salad
  • 1 Salad Tongs Used for serving and tossing the salad

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain, rinse, and cool.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  4. Combine pasta, meats, cheese, tomatoes, onion, and banana peppers.
  5. Pour dressing over the mixture and toss.
  6. Fold in lettuce just before serving.
  7. Chill for 20 minutes.
  8. Serve cold.

Notes

Add lettuce just before serving to keep it fresh and crunchy. Use fresh deli meats to get the best taste and quality. This Grinder Pasta Salad is also a great option for meal preparation and sharing at potlucks.