Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Chop deli meats into bite-sized pieces, slice the provolone cheese, chop the lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and slice the pepperoncinis.
Cooking the Pasta
- Bring water to a rolling boil in a large pot, add 8 oz of penne pasta, and cook according to package directions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly.
Making the Dressing
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Italian dressing, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
Mixing Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the prepared dressing and stir gently until well-coated.
Adding Ingredients
- Fold in chopped deli meats, sliced provolone cheese, chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepperoncinis.
Chilling
- Cover the salad and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, give it a good stir and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Notes
This salad can be customized with different deli meats and vegetables based on personal preferences.
