Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad
This Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad is a flavor-packed variation on the classic sub sandwich, transformed into a hearty pasta salad. I love how it delivers all the flavors of an Italian grinder in a chilled, satisfying pasta salad (no hoagie bun needed)!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 500kcal
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 a large mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked and cooled tortellini to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to coat.
- Add pepperoncini, parmesan cheese, red onion, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, salami, and ham.
- Using a large spoon or rubber spatula, gently toss everything together until the tortellini is well coated and all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and let the flavors blend.
- Before serving, give the salad one more stir to refresh the dressing. Serve cold.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 500kcal