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Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

Delicious Italian Grinder Pasta Salad for Easy Meal Prep

This Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a quick and vibrant dish perfect for meal prep, featuring pasta, salami, and fresh vegetables for satisfying flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 500 g pasta (fusilli or rotini) Use high-quality for better dressing adherence.
  • 150 g salami Can substitute with grilled chicken.
  • 100 g provolone cheese Mozzarella can be used for a lighter option.
For the Veggies
  • 75 g roasted red peppers Fresh bell peppers can be substituted.
  • 50 g black olives Green olives can also work well.
  • 125 g cherry tomatoes Halved for freshness.
  • 100 g green bell pepper Any bell pepper color can be used.
For the Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil Use high-quality extra virgin for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Fresh herbs can be used for a fresher taste.
  • salt To taste.
  • black pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • utensils for tossing

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the pasta cools, chop salami, provolone, roasted red peppers, black olives, and green bell pepper. Halve cherry tomatoes and place them in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and salami. Gently stir to combine.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
  5. Toss salad gently to ensure all ingredients are coated. Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. For best results, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and avoid dressing until serving time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh. For meal prep, add dressing just before serving to maintain texture.

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