Italian Grinder Pasta Salad – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Make a fresh Italian Grinder Pasta Salad with pasta, deli meats, veggies, and zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick meals!
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta or your favorite pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup diced bell peppers red, green, or yellow
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup diced Italian meats salami, pepperoni, or ham
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing store-bought or homemade
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, Italian meats, mozzarella, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- Use rotini or fusilli pasta for the best dressing coverage.
- Add extra veggies like cucumbers, carrots, or radishes for crunch.
- Make it a day ahead; the flavors get even better after sitting overnight.
- Serve chilled for a refreshing summer meal.