# Italian Grinder Pasta Salad

A flavorful pasta salad made with cheese tortellini, cured meats, vegetables, and a creamy zesty Italian dressing.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup Duke's real mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp zesty Italian salad dressing mix
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 splash pepperoncini juice
- 1 bag tri-colored cheese tortellini
- bacon, cooked crispy and chopped
- red onion, chopped
- cherry tomatoes, halved
- sliced golden pepperoncini
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

## Instructions

1. Combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian dressing mix, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and pepperoncini juice in a jar.
2. Shake the jar to mix the dressing and refrigerate.
3. Boil a pot of salted water and cook tortellini according to package directions.
4. Chop the red onion, cherry tomatoes, and salami.
5. Drain the pepperoncini and chop the crispy bacon.
6. Combine the cooked tortellini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, sliced pepperoncini, chopped salami, chopped bacon, and grated parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
7. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and mix well.

## Equipment

- jar
- spatula
- measuring spoons
- large pot
- vegetable chopper
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- cheese grater
- colander
- large bowl

## Tips

- You can substitute the dressing mix with Italian seasoning if preferred.
- Use any kind of salami you like, or omit it.
- It's best to keep the tortellini slightly warm to soak up the dressing.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8o2nCQX/
- Creator: tonikohl4
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bc7aedf1-9c08-4f27-959f-9bbf4f1295c8
- Extracted: 2026-10-01

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