High Protein Grinder Pasta Salad

Directions

  1. 1Prepare a very simple creamy Italian dressing by adding all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  2. 2Cook Banza rotini pasta according to package instructions.
  3. 3Rinse the cooked pasta and set aside.
  4. 4Chop all the vegetables for the pasta salad.
  5. 5Add all the ingredients, including the cooked pasta, to a large bowl.
  6. 6Add lots of Parmesan cheese on top.
  7. 7Top the salad with the prepared dressing.
  8. 8Toss the salad with the dressing and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups iceberg lettuce
  • 0.75 cups mini mozzarella balls
  • 0.5 cup pepperoncini
  • 0.75 cup pepperoni, chopped
  • 0.75 cup salami, chopped
  • 0.75 cup red bell peppers (in a jar/can), chopped
  • 1 can garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
  • 0.33 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.75 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tb dijon mustard
  • 1 tb oregano
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 8oz box Banza rotini pasta

Equipment

large bowlmeasuring cupwooden spooncolanderwhisk