Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad Recipe
This Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad is a flavor-packed variation on the classic sub sandwich, transformed into a hearty pasta salad. Enjoy all the flavors of an Italian grinder in a chilled, satisfying pasta salad without the hoagie bun.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¾ cup (174 g) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Salad
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini, cooked according to package instructions, then cooled
- ⅓ cup pepperoncini, drained and chopped
- ⅓ cup (33 g) parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup (180 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup (237 g) sliced pepperoni, chopped
- 1 cup (237 g) sliced salami, chopped
- 1 cup (135 g) deli ham, chopped
Instructions
- To make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the tortellini: Toss the cooked and cooled tortellini in the dressing until well coated.
- Combine ingredients: Add pepperoncini, parmesan cheese, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, salami, and ham. Gently toss everything together.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
- Serve: Before serving, give the salad a final stir and serve cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 500 kcal
