Description
Hearty and So Delicious! Italian Grinder Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Italy to your table. This colorful salad features al dente rotini pasta tossed with fresh vegetables, savory salami, and a zesty Italian dressing, creating a delightful medley of tastes and textures. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick weeknight meal, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 4 oz salami, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- 1. Boil water in a large pot; add salt and cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. While pasta cooks, dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- 3. Cut salami into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. Once pasta is cooked and cooled, combine it in a large bowl with the prepared vegetables and salami.
- 5. Drizzle in Italian dressing and mix gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- 6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg