Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad
Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad combines tender spirals of pasta with salty salami, ham, and provolone, balanced by crisp veggies and pepperoncini for a tangy, briny bite. A herby red wine vinaigrette ties everything together with a hint of heat and Parmesan richness. Serve it chilled for potlucks, summer lunches, or as a make-ahead dinner side.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoon salt and the pasta, and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is slightly firm, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water just enough to cool the pasta to lukewarm or room temperature. Drain thoroughly.
- 2
Transfer the drained pasta to a large bowl and add the meats, cheeses, and vegetables (through olives) on top. Sprinkle the salad seasoning over the bowl.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining salt, vinegar, brine, oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, pepper, garlic powder, mustard, and olive oil until well combined. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss until everything is fully coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 483.56 kcal High 24%
- Protein 20.12 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 39.39 g 14%
- Total Fat 27.93 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 8.23 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 44.02 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1245.43 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 3.05 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 193.08 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 2.04 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 183.47 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 60.46 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 14.05 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cucumber, Diced Ham, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 483.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cucumber, Diced Ham, Dijon Mustard, Dried Oregano. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 483.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 22 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad healthy?
- Italian Deli Grinder Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 483.56 calories and 20.12 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1245.43 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.23 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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