Description

If you love bold deli flavors and quick, crowd-pleasing meals, this Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad is about to be your go-to! It’s a flavor-packed, cold pasta dish that transforms the essence of an Italian sub into a creamy, tangy, hearty salad. Perfect for a quick lunch, an easy dinner, meal prep, or summer potlucks — it’s got all the goods: cheese tortellini, chopped deli meats, banana peppers, fresh veggies, and a zesty mayo dressing. When you’re on the hunt for fast dinner ideas or simple lunch recipes, this easy recipe is a must-try for your food ideas list.

Ingredients

9 oz cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled

1/2 cup chopped salami

1/2 cup chopped pepperoni

1/2 cup chopped deli ham

1 cup halved grape tomatoes

1/4 cup finely diced red onion

1/3 cup sliced banana peppers

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water. Let cool completely.

2. While tortellini cooks, chop salami, pepperoni, ham, grape tomatoes, red onion, and banana peppers into bite-sized pieces.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, and black pepper to make the dressing.

4. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, meats, vegetables, and dressing. Gently toss to coat without breaking the tortellini.

5. Cover and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Stir and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

For extra tang, add a spoonful of the banana pepper brine into the dressing.

Don’t skip the chill time — the flavors really meld as it rests.

Cut ingredients uniformly for a better eating experience and presentation.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook (after pasta)
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 55mg