Italian Sub Pasta Salad
This Italian Sub Pasta Salad is really versatile and can be served as a side dish or main course. It features all the flavors of an Italian sub with the addition of pasta. If you are looking for a simple dish to serve with your next party or grill night, this is the recipe for you.
Warm weather is on the horizon and that means that it’s time to start looking for recipes that come together without heating up the house. This pasta salad fits the bill perfectly. It’s ready in no time and you don’t even have to turn on the oven.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This Italian Sub Pasta Salad is such a great way to add some extra flavor to your meal.
- It’s full of savory Italian meats, salty cheeses, and crunchy veggies, all tossed in a flavorful dressing.
- This salad can be served as a main course or side dish at your next party or potluck dinner.
🛒Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this tangy pasta salad recipe. The best part of this recipe is all of these ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery, so grab your wallet and make a quick trip to the store. Because, trust me, you won’t regret making this easy recipe.
- cooked tri colored rotini
- cucumber
- green bell pepper
- red bell pepper
- cherry tomatoes
- red onion
- fresh spinach
- sweet and hot salad peppers
- deli ham
- salami
- pepperoni
- provolone cheese
- mayonnaise
- italian dressing
- italian seasoning
- black pepper
- grated parmesan cheese
- Parsley
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Italian Sub Pasta Salad
Making this homemade pasta salad is so easy, just follow these four easy steps and you will have a delicious make-ahead side dish that’s perfect for potlucks in no time at all.
Step 1: Mix the ingredients
In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, spinach, salad peppers, salami, pepperoni, ham and cheese.
Step 2: Make the dressing
In a smaller bowl combine the mayonnaise, dressing, italian seasoning, black pepper and parmesan cheese.
Step 3: Assemble the salad
Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and toss to combine.
Step 4: Chill before serving
Chill for 4 hours before serving. Garnish with parsley, optional.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Spicy – If you are fan of spicy, you can add some diced jalapenos to the mix.
- Cheesy – For a cheesier version, add in some cubed mozzarella cheese.
- Creamy – If you like more of a creamy flavor, swap out the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt.
If you love pasta salad recipes, you may also enjoy this Pepperoni Pasta Salad recipe.
🥄 Equipment
You will need a few kitchen tools to help you make this simple recipe. Gather these items before you begin cooking.
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Knife and cutting board
- Large pot – for the pasta
🥫 Storage
Store leftovers of this delicious salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
💭 Tips
Here are some tips to help you make this recipe even better!
- Make sure to cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Overcooked pasta will become mushy and won’t hold its shape when mixed with all of the other ingredients.
- You can use any cooked pasta that you have on hand, such as shell or bowtie pasta.
- Feel free to mix up the vegetables and meats in this recipe according to your own tastes.
- Sprinkle some freshly grated parmesan cheese over the top before serving for extra flavor.⁉️
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
No, this recipe should not be frozen as the mayonnaise in the dressing will separate when thawed.
Yes, you can use any type of hard cheese that you like such as cheddar or monterey jack.
I used bottled dressing for this recipe, but you can whip up a packet instead if you prefer.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Italian Sub Pasta Salad
Equipment
- large bowl
- small bowl
- Whisk
- knife and cutting board
- Large pot – for the pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound of tri colored rotini cooked to box directions and drained
- 1 cucumber peeled and sliced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 cup sweet and hot salad peppers
- ¼ pound ham deli ham diced
- ¼ pound salami diced
- 1 cup pepperoni diced
- ½ pound provolone cheese diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 16 ounce bottle italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the cooked pasta, cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, spinach, salad peppers, salami, pepperoni, ham and cheese.
- In a smaller bowl combine the mayonnaise, dressing, italian seasoning, black pepper and parmesan cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and toss to combine.
- Chill for 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with parsley, optional.
