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Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

A flavorful and colorful pasta salad inspired by Italian grinder sandwiches, featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, meats, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any short pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup black olives sliced
  • 1 cup salami diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, black olives, salami, and mozzarella cheese.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Chill and Serve
  1. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It is perfect for picnics and potlucks.

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