ground meat pasta salad
This Ground Meat Pasta Salad is a hearty and satisfying twist on the classic pasta salad, packed with savory ground meat, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for family meals or potlucks!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1.25 cups mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 0.5 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 tablespoon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 0.5 head Iceberg lettuce finely shredded
- 6 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 20 slices pepperoni halved
- 10 slices deli ham chopped
- 10 slices salami quartered
- 6 slices provolone cheese chopped
- 5 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 medium red onion diced
- 6 pieces pepperoncini peppers sliced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Boil the rotini pasta in a large pot according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded lettuce, mozzarella pearls, pepperoni, ham, salami, provolone, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and sliced pepperoncini peppers.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Cover and chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
This savory pasta salad is perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or as a cool side for summer meals. Feel free to swap meats or add extra veggies as you like.