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Grinder Tortellini Salad

A hearty tortellini salad inspired by classic Italian grinder sandwiches with deli meats, cheese, and creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz cheese tortellini cooked and cooled
  • 4 oz salami halved slices
  • 4 oz pepperoni halved slices
  • 5 oz provolone cheese cubed
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup banana peppers sliced
  • 0.75 cup creamy Italian dressing

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Pot
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions and cool.
  2. Combine tortellini, meats, cheese, tomatoes, onion, and peppers.
  3. Toss with dressing and seasoning.
  4. Chill to allow flavors to blend.
  5. Fold in lettuce just before serving.

Notes

Add lettuce just before serving to maintain crunch.