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Grinder Pasta Salad

Grinder Pasta Salad: A Colorful Twist for Your Meal Prep

Enjoy a refreshing Grinder Pasta Salad, packed with colorful veggies and hearty deli meats for a perfect meal prep option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad Base
  • 2 cups short pasta (rotini or penne)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumbers diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Protein
  • 1 cup deli meats (salami, ham, turkey) diced
  • 1 cup provolone cheese diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin preferred
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, cook until al dente (8-10 mins). Drain and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a bowl to cool.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Fold in deli meats, provolone, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell peppers, and olives until well mixed.
  3. Make Dressing: Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  4. Dress Salad: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to coat without mashing vegetables.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Toss gently before serving, garnish with parsley, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 740mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow salad to chill and meld flavors. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving. Use fresh ingredients for an optimal taste experience.

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