Italian Grinder Pasta Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 ⅓ cups mayonnaise.
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⅓ cup red wine vinegar.
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1 tablespoon peperoncini pepper juice from the jar.
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Marinade oil leftover from the marinated mozzarella balls (use all the oil from both containers).
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½ teaspoon fresh black pepper.
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1 teaspoon salt.
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1 teaspoon oregano.
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1 teaspoon garlic powder.
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½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional).
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1 pound rotini pasta (cooked until al dente).
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2 (8 ounce) containers marinated mozzarella cheese balls in oil (sliced into quarters).
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5-6 peperoncini peppers (sliced in rings).
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10 ounce container cherry tomatoes (cut in half or quarters depending on size).
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1 cup pickled red onion.
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10 slices deli Genoa salami (cut into chunks).
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8 slices deli ham (cut into chunks).
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20 slices pepperoni (cut into quarters).
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½ head lettuce (shredded).
# Instructions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/3 cups mayonnaise, 1/3 cup red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of peperoncini pepper juice from the jar, marinade oil leftover from the marinated mozzarella balls, 1/2 teaspoon fresh black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using) until smooth. Set aside.
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In a separate very large bowl, add 1 pound rotini pasta (cooked until al dente), 2 (8 ounce) containers marinated mozzarella cheese balls in oil (sliced into quarters), 5-6 peperoncini peppers (sliced in rings), 10 ounce container cherry tomatoes (cut in half or quarters), 1 cup pickled red onion, 10 slices deli Genoa salami (cut into chunks), 8 slices deli ham (cut into chunks), and 20 slices pepperoni (cut into quarters) (hold off on the lettuce for now).
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Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently stir until combined well. Place a lid on the container or cover with plastic wrap and allow it to sit in the refrigerator for a few hours. This will allow the flavors to really combine and meld together. When ready to serve, gently stir in 1/2 head lettuce (shredded).