Italian Sub Pasta Salad
Tired of the same old pasta salad? This one’s got all the best parts of an Italian sub—meats, cheeses, crunchy veggies, and a zesty dressing—mixed into a colorful, flavor-packed dish. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or just meal-prepping like a pro.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 1 pound tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 cucumber peeled and sliced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 cup sweet and hot salad peppers or pepperoncini
- ¼ pound deli ham diced
- ¼ pound salami diced
- 1 cup pepperoni diced
- ½ pound provolone cheese diced
Dressing:
- 2 cups 16 ounces Italian dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil a large pot of water and cook the rotini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.1 pound tri-color rotini pasta
- Prep the Ingredients: Chop all the vegetables, meats, and cheese, then add them to the pasta in the mixing bowl.1 cucumber, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 small red onion, 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup sweet and hot salad peppers, ¼ pound deli ham, ¼ pound salami, 1 cup pepperoni, ½ pound provolone cheese
- Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until smooth. Stir in the grated parmesan or sprinkle it on top when serving.2 cups 16 ounces Italian dressing, 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors blend.
- Serve and Enjoy: Give the salad a good stir before serving, and sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.Fresh parsley
