Description
Grinder Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms the classic sub sandwich into a delightful pasta experience. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal, this salad features tender rotini pasta tossed with turkey, provolone cheese, and an assortment of fresh vegetables. The creamy dressing, made with mayonnaise and tangy banana pepper juice, enhances every bite, making it a crowd-pleaser. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this versatile salad can be easily customized to suit your taste or utilize whatever ingredients you have on hand. Enjoy it fresh or let it chill in the fridge for even more flavor development—either way, it’s sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 5 ounces turkey slices
- 6 ounces deli turkey breast
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple vinegar
- 1 tbsp banana pepper juice
- 1/3 cup banana pepper rings
- 1/4 red onion, or to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Chop turkey slices and provolone cheese into bite-sized pieces; thinly slice red onion and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients including cooled pasta and dressing; toss well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg