Grinder Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

Grinder Pasta Salad is inspired by the TikTok viral Grinder Sandwich. A pasta salad packed with salami, pepperoni, tomato, peppers, pickled chilli and crunchy lettuce all tied together with a creamy dressing.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Pasta Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 482kcal

Author: Carrie Carvalho

Equipment

Ingredients

1 red onion diced
2 tomatoes diced
4 mini peppers (or one bell pepper)
10 pickled chillies diced
1 head romaine lettuce thinly sliced
100 grams salami
100 grams pepperoni
250 grams pasta
125 grams mozzarella pearls

Dressing

¼ cup red wine vinegar (4 tbsp)
¼ cup mayonaise (4 tbsp)
1 tsp oregano
1 tbsp dijon mustard
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water until al-dente according to packet instructions, drain and rinse under cold water.
Meanwhile, cut the salami and pepperoni into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the baby peppers (I use a mandoline slicer.)
Make the dressing by combining all of the dressing ingredients in the bottom of a large bowl (big enough for all the salad ingredients.) Whisk together.
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl and toss with the dressing. Add in the sliced peppers, red onion, tomato, chilli and sliced lettuce. Stir well so all ingredients are well combined.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Best served at room temperature so remove from the fridge about 20 minutes before serving.

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