Description
This healthy grinder pasta salad is a high-protein, high-fiber twist on the viral TikTok grinder sandwich. Packed with lean deli meats, crisp veggies, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing, it’s the perfect meal-prep friendly salad for lunch or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
12 oz chickpea or whole wheat pasta, cooked and cooled
2 cups cucumber, diced (~1 large English cucumber)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 cup sweet onion, diced
1 cup banana peppers, chopped
6 oz deli turkey, chopped
6 oz deli ham, chopped
6 oz turkey pepperoni or salami, chopped
6 oz provolone cheese, chopped
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp honey
1 clove garlic, finely minced or microplaned
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, cabbage, onion, banana peppers, turkey, ham, salami, and provolone cheese.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, parmesan, honey, garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
If meal prepping, store dressing separately and combine before eating.
Add a squeeze of lemon or splash of vinegar to revive the flavor after a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Boiled
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 48mg
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