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Favorite Grinder Pasta Salad
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Favorite Grinder Pasta Salad

If you've ever wanted to enjoy all the flavors of a classic Italian grinder sandwich in a lighter, meal-prep friendly way, then I think you'll love my Favorite Grinder Pasta Salad. Think crisp lettuce, tangy pepperoncini, salty meats, creamy mozzarella, and a tangy vinaigrette, all tossed with pasta for the ultimate hearty, high-protein salad. When made with protein pasta, it packs around 35g of protein per serving, making it as filling as it is delicious.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 509kcal
Author Nicole Modic

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 8 Ounces Pasta of Choice I used rotini
  • 1 ½ Cups Iceberg Lettuce
  • ¾ Cup Mini Mozzarella Balls
  • ½ Cup Pepperoncini
  • ¾ Cup Pepperoni chopped
  • ¾ Cup Salami chopped
  • ¾ Cups Red Bell Pepper in a jar/can, chopped
  • 1 Can Garbanzo Beans drained & rinsed
  • Cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • ¾ Cups Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese freshly grated

For the Dressing

  • Cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Oregano
  • 2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • To make this pasta salad, start by preparing the dressing. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to a small mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until the dressing is smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed, then set aside.
  • Next, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and set aside.
  • While the pasta cooks, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces, chop the pepperoni and salami, chop the red bell peppers, thinly slice the red onions, and drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.
  • Once all the ingredients are prepped, place the cooled pasta in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing over everything and toss everything together until all the toppings are evenly coated.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1360mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 789IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 5mg
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