How to make: Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey salami

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey salami is lower in fat, while bologna is often more budget-friendly.

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in calories, while cheddar is usually less expensive.

In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, peperoncini pepper juice, marinade oil, black pepper, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until smooth. Set aside.

In a separate very large bowl, add cooked rotini pasta, marinated mozzarella cheese balls, sliced peperoncini peppers, halved cherry tomatoes, pickled red onion, chunks of Genoa salami, chunks of ham, and quarters of pepperoni (hold off on the lettuce for now).

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently stir until combined well.

Place a lid on the container or cover with plastic wrap and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours to meld flavors.

When ready to serve, gently stir in shredded lettuce.

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