Description
This Grinder Pasta Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a summer gathering or a quick weeknight dinner. Packed with protein and veggies, this salad is a complete meal in itself.
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 12 oz pasta, cooked and cooled
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1 cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup banana peppers, chopped
- 6 oz deli turkey, chopped
- 6 oz deli ham, chopped
- 6 oz turkey pepperoni or salami, chopped
- 6 oz provolone cheese, chopped
Dressing:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Dressing: In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk together until fully combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Assembly: In a large bowl, combine pasta salad ingredients. Add the dressing and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
Notes
- If you prefer no deli meat, substitute with turkey breast, chicken breast, or baked cubed ham.
- For a protein and fiber boost, opt for legume-based pasta like Banza or Barilla chickpea pasta.
- To save time, you can use bottled Italian dressing as a shortcut.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
