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Lakeside Grinder Pasta Salad

All the delicious flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich, in pasta salad form! Pepperoni, provolone, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, tomatoes, and pasta are all tossed in a creamy Parmesan-garlic dressing for the most incredible and easy pasta salad.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 16 oz Rotini Pasta
For the grinder salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes more or less depending on spice level
For the grinder pasta salad
  • 4 oz. shredded iceberg lettuce about 2-3 cups
  • 4 oz ham
  • 4 oz pepperoni
  • 4 oz salami
  • 4 oz provolone cheese
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/2 red onion, finely sliced

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta per package directions. Once done, drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta, then drain again.
To make grinder dressing
  1. Whisk together all dressing ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
To assemble grinder pasta salad
  1. Slice the ham, pepperoni, and salami into 1/4 inch slices. Cut the provolone into thin slices or small cubes.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the pasta with all salad ingredients
  3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated