Grinder Pasta Salad (Print)

Savour this grinder-style pasta packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound pasta
02 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
03 - 1/2 cup Italian dressing
04 - Salt and pepper, to taste
05 - 1 cup chopped turkey
06 - 1 cup chopped salami
07 - 1 cup chopped pepperoni
08 - 1 cup chopped ham
09 - 8 ounces cubed cheese
10 - 1 cup chopped banana peppers
11 - 1 cup sliced black olives
12 - 1 cup chopped pickles
13 - 1 red onion, chopped
14 - 8 ounces shredded lettuce
15 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

# Directions:

01 - Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Let it cool completely before proceeding.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste, and mix until smooth.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta along with the chopped turkey, salami, pepperoni, and ham.
04 - To the pasta mixture, add the banana peppers, black olives, pickles, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cubed cheese.
05 - If desired, incorporate shredded lettuce into the mixture for extra texture.
06 - Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture, and stir to combine evenly.
07 - Let the salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.