High Protein Grinder Pasta Salad
Serves 6
Directions
- 1Start by preparing your simple creamy Italian dressing by adding all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisking until smooth.
- 2Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 3Rinse the cooked pasta and set it aside.
- 4Chop all the vegetables for the pasta salad.
- 5Add all the ingredients, including the cooked pasta, to a large bowl.
- 6Add lots of parmesan cheese on top of the salad.
- 7Top with the prepared dressing.
- 8Toss the salad with the dressing until well combined and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups iceberg lettuce
- 0.75 cup mini mozzarella balls
- 0.5 cup pepperoncini
- 0.75 cup chopped pepperoni
- 0.75 cup chopped salami
- 0.75 cups chopped red bell peppers (in a jar/can)
- 1 can drained and rinsed garbanzo beans
- 0.33 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 0.75 cups freshly grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
- 0.5 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 8oz box rotini pasta
Equipment
large bowlsmall bowlpotcolander