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Grinder Pasta Salad

A satisfying and flavorful pasta salad featuring fresh vegetables, creamy mozzarella, and zesty dressing, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Veggies
  • 8 oz pasta (any type you prefer)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Protein and Cheese
  • 1 cup halal salami, diced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls
Dressing and Seasoning
  • 1/4 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing (ensure it’s halal-compliant) You can swap for homemade dressing if preferred.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. While the pasta cools, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, and chop the red onion. Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the diced halal salami and mozzarella balls to the bowl with the vegetables.
  2. Once cooled, add the pasta to the bowl of fresh ingredients.
  3. Pour the halal Italian dressing over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and gently toss everything together.
Chilling
  1. Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.

Notes

This salad can be made a few hours ahead for the best flavor. Consider adding your favorite veggies and swapping cheeses for variations. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.