Easy Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

Name: Easy Italian Grinder Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup diced salami; 1/2 cup diced pepperoni; 1 cup cubed provolone cheese; 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes; Salt and black pepper to taste

This hearty pasta salad brings all the delicious, zesty flavors of a classic deli grinder sandwich to your dinner table.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

If you love a good grinder sandwich, you are going to adore this pasta salad. It has everything you would expect, like salty cured meats, sharp provolone cheese, and those signature tangy peppers that really wake up your taste buds.

It is the perfect dish to bring to a summer cookout or to keep in the fridge for an easy lunch throughout the week. My favorite tip is to toss the pasta with a little extra dressing right before serving so it stays nice and moist.

Ingredients

16 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup diced salami
1/2 cup diced pepperoni
1 cup cubed provolone cheese
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions. Drain it well and let it cool down.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything until it is well coated.
5
Right before you are ready to serve, stir in the shredded lettuce so it stays fresh and crunchy.

💡 Tips

Store the dressing separately from the pasta if you plan to eat this over several days. You can also add some fresh parsley or grated parmesan cheese on top for a little extra color and flavor.

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