Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
A flavorful and easy-to-make pasta salad loaded with salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese, perfect for picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Pasta and Proteins
- 8 ounces pasta (such as rotini or penne)
- 4 ounces salami, diced
- 4 ounces pepperoni, sliced
- 1 cup provolone cheese, diced
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1/2 cup banana peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, banana peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve cold.
Notes
Make ahead for even more flavor; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.