Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

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This Italian grinder pasta salad has everything you want from your favorite grinder, in a classic rotini pasta salad—salami, ham, provolone, and a tangy olive oil dressing—in a batch big enough to serve a crowd.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

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Updated on June 4, 2024
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overhead view of rotini pasta salad in blue bowl with wooden spoon and olive colored napkin
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

  • 1 pound fusilli or rotini pasta

  • 3 ounces turkey pepperoni, cut in quarters

  • 6 ounces thick-sliced ham, diced

  • 6 ounces thick-sliced salami, diced

  • 8 ounces provolone cheese, provolone

  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers

  • 1 English cucumber, seeded and diced

  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

  • 1 cup olives

  • 1 tablespoon salad seasoning, such as McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning®

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons brine from pepperoncini peppers

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 2/3 cup olive oil

  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoon salt and pasta to water and cook, stirring often, until pasta is tender with a bite, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water just enough to bring the pasta to lukewarm or room temperature. Drain well.

  2. Add drained pasta to a large bowl and add meats, cheeses and vegetables (through olives)  on top. Sprinkle salad seasoning over the bowl.  

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together remaining salt, vinegar, brine, oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, pepper, garlic powder, mustard, and olive oil until well combined. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Pour dressing over pasta salad mixture and toss until everything is fully coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

overhead view of rotini pasta salad in blue bowl with wooden spoon and olive colored napkin

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

373 Calories
26g Fat
20g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 373
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 2194mg 95%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 32mg 35%
Calcium 207mg 16%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 360mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.