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Italian Sub Pasta Salad

Italian sub pasta salad with salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, onions, and pepperoncini peppers.
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This meaty Italian pasta salad has all the flavors of an Italian grinder in delicious pasta salad form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound of dried rotini pasta
  • Salt for cooking the pasta
  • 1 pound Genoa salami, chopped
  • 8 ounces pepperoni, chopped
  • 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese, chopped
  • 1–pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1/2 a red onion, diced
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers

Dressing

  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine (the liquid from the jar)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water to al dente. Use the package directions to determine the appropriate cooking time. Drain the rotini into a colander and rinse it with cold running water until cool.
  2. Add the salami, pepperoni, cheese, tomatoes, peppers, and onions to a very large mixing bowl. 
  3. Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar. Tightly close the lid and shake the jar until it forms a smooth and creamy dressing. 
  4. Pour the dressing over the meat, cheese, and veggies and toss to combine. Then, add the cooled rotini and toss until everything is thoroughly mixed.

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