Grinder Pasta Salad TikTok (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 12 ounces rotini pasta

→ For the Dressing

02 - 1¼ cups mayonnaise
03 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
06 - ½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
07 - ½ tablespoon mustard
08 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For the Salad

09 - ½ head Iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
10 - 6 ounces mozzarella pearls
11 - 20 slices pepperoni, halved
12 - 10 slices deli ham, chopped
13 - 10 slices salami, quartered
14 - 6 slices provolone, chopped
15 - 5 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
16 - ½ medium red onion, diced
17 - 6 pepperoncini peppers, sliced

# Instructions:

01 - In a large pot, boil the rotini pasta per the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta, rinse it with cold water, and set it aside while you prepare the dressing.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir the ingredients together until fully incorporated.
03 - In a large serving bowl, combine the rotini pasta, shredded lettuce, mozzarella pearls, pepperoni, ham, salami, provolone, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sliced pepperoncini peppers.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the salad. Gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Cover the pasta salad and chill it in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until cold. Serve when ready.