Description
Discover a delightful twist on your favorite Italian flavors with this Italian Grinder Pasta Salad. Perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner, this vibrant dish combines turkey turkey turkey pepperoni, provolone cheese, and fresh veggies with tender penne pasta in a creamy Parmesan-garlic dressing. It’s a colorful medley that not only pleases the palate but also adds visual appeal to any table setting. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this pasta salad promises to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 4 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4 ounces turkey turkey turkey pepperoni
- 4 ounces turkey slices
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ½ red onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot over high heat. Cook the penne pasta until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with shredded lettuce, turkey pepperoni, turkey slices, provolone cheese, halved grape tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini peppers, and diced red onion. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg