Description
A delightful Italian pasta salad featuring meats, cheeses, and colorful vegetables, perfect for gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces penne pasta
- 4 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4 ounces ham
- 4 ounces pepperoni
- 4 ounces salami
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once done, drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta, then drain again.
- To make the grinder dressing, whisk together all dressing ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
- Slice the ham, pepperoni, and salami into 1/4 inch slices. Cut the provolone cheese into thin slices or small cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta with all salad ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Adjust ingredients to personal preference. For extra crunch, add diced cucumbers or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian, summer salad, picnic, potluck