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Crowd-Pleasing Grinder Pasta Salad

Crowd-Pleasing Grinder Pasta Salad for Effortless Gatherings

This Crowd-Pleasing Grinder Pasta Salad combines pasta, deli meats, and vibrant veggies for a quick and customizable dish that’s perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Whole wheat or gluten-free options are acceptable.
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Deli Meats (Salami, Ham, etc.) Can substitute with turkey or chicken.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Fresh Vegetables (Bell peppers, Cherry tomatoes, Red onion) Feel free to swap for seasonal veggies.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheese (Diced mozzarella or provolone) Dairy-free alternatives can be used.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Italian Dressing Homemade version is recommended for personalization.
To Season
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust according to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, add rotini pasta and cook until al dente, usually about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Chop deli meats, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cheese into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In the mixing bowl with cooled pasta, combine meats, vegetables, and cheese. Drizzle Italian dressing and toss to mix.
  4. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
  5. Before serving, check salad consistency; add more dressing if needed. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is versatile and can be customized with different meats or vegetables according to preferences.

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