on May 05, 2023, Updated Apr 15, 2024

Why You’ll Love Grinder Pasta Salad

The dressing for this Grinder Pasta Salad is so creamy and absolutely chug-able; it’s excellent on any salad that features crunchy 🥬 lettuce. The creamy mayo base gets a hit of spice and pungency from mustard and fresh garlic. The beauty of this salad is that you can make it with any ingredients you have on hand and make everything to taste. It has protein, carbs, veggies…it’s a full, delicious 🍽️ meal that’s absolutely delicious.

How to Prepare Grinder Pasta Salad

🔥 In a pot on the stove, boil the pasta in salted water as per the package directions for al dente. 💦 Strain the pasta and let it cool completely. 🔪 Now, using a sharp knife, finely shred the lettuce. 🌶️ Then, cube the salami and cheese, halve the tomatoes, finely chop the cucumber and slice the olives and pepperoncini. Add to a large serving bowl along with  2 tablespoons olive juice.   ❄️ Next, add the cooled pasta to the bowl. 🧂 In a measuring cup, mix the mayo, mustard, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. 😋 Then, taste the salad and adjust the seasonings as desired. 🥣 Pour the dressing on top of the salad, mix, and enjoy!

Variations and Substitutions for Grinder Pasta Salad

Best Served With

Serve this salad for a picnic with an assortment of sandwiches or 🌯 wraps, like my Italian Chopped Sandwich or Lettuce Wrap Sandwich. Serve this Grinder Pasta Salad with your favorite 🔥 BBQ main dish: a burger, grilled steak or chicken.

Common Questions

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