Italian Sub Pasta Salad

Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant and hearty Italian Sub Pasta Salad! Bursting with all the classic flavors of an Italian deli sub, this crowd-pleasing dish combines tender rotini pasta, savory salami, pepperoni, ham, creamy provolone, mozzarella, and crisp romaine lettuce, all tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini peppers, briny black olives, and a zesty homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a satisfying family meal, this easy-to-make salad is a delicious blend of textures and flavors that comes together in just 30 minutes of prep. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing and satisfying dish that’s guaranteed to wow your guests. Keywords: Italian Sub Pasta Salad, pasta salad recipe, Italian-inspired salad, picnic dish, potluck recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 6 ounces salami
• 6 ounces pepperoni
• 6 ounces ham
• 6 ounces provolone cheese
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 small red onion
• 1 cup pepperoncini peppers
• 1 cup black olives
• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, chop the salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone, and mozzarella into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the pepperoncini peppers and black olives into bite-sized pieces. Shred the romaine lettuce.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped meats, cheeses, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, black olives, and romaine lettuce.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve the Italian Sub Pasta Salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2526 grams (2526.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6564

Total Fat 469.50g	602%
Saturated Fat 138.50g	693%
Polyunsaturated Fat 42.70g
Cholesterol 598mg	199%
Sodium 15447mg	672%
Total Carbohydrate 355.30g	129%
Dietary Fiber 33.40g	119%
Total Sugars 46.00g
Protein 214.40g	429%

Vitamin D 184IU	918%
Calcium 3061mg	235%
Iron 35mg	193%
Potassium 4403mg	94%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 21.9%