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Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

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This Italian grinder pasta salad comes together in just 30 minutes and packs all your favorite sub sandwich flavors into one irresistible bowl. It’s the perfect cold pasta salad for summer parties, BBQs, or easy lunches!

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Pasta Salad
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces pasta, cooked al dente
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
  • 8 ounces diced smoked Gouda
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup arugula
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup quartered pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup salami cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup sliced banana pepper rings

Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions just until al dente. Set aside and cool for 20 minutes or so.
  2. Add cooled pasta, mozzarella balls, Gouda, tomatoes, arugula, red onion, pepperoni, salami, and banana pepper rings to a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and a few large pinches of salt and pepper in a large measuring cup. 
  4. Pour half the dressing over the pasta salad ingredients and toss to combine until well coated.
  5. Save the remaining dressing and add it just before serving the pasta salad. Enjoy!
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Notes

    • Cook the pasta just until al dente so it doesn’t get mushy.

    • Add the arugula just before serving if making ahead to keep it crisp.

    • Letting the salad sit for 15–20 minutes before serving helps the flavors meld.

Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/grinder-pasta-salad/