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Crispy Pasta Grinder Sub Salad

25 minutes

Prep Time

9 minutes

cook Time

4 (1.5 cups)

Servings
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Curated by: Jackie
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Contains

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Gluten

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Dairy/Milk

Cookware Used

Cosori Iconic stainless steel smart air fryer with 6.5-quart basket, front view

Iconic™ The Stainless Steel 6.5-Quart Smart Air Fryer

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Take your pasta salad game to the next level with this Crispy Pasta Grinder Sub Salad. Air-fried pasta adds irresistible crunch to a classic grinder-inspired mix of savory Italian meats, provolone, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangypepperoncinis. Tossed in a creamy, zesty dressing, every bite delivers the perfect balance of texture and bold deli-style flavor, making it a satisfying lunch, dinner, or crowd-pleasing side dish.

How To Pick Pasta

This recipe calls for pasta of choice but note that the tubular ones havebettercrunch. Bow tie pasta may be toodenseso it might makethem chewy versus airy. Fusilli is also a greatoptionsince thesaucecanget into the nooks and crannies of the pasta. 

Ingredient Swaps

Ingredient Swaps: If you’re not keen on pork, you can add tuna salad or even chopped thinly sliced turkey meat. 

What To Serve With: Tuna Croquettes With Romesco Sauce, Mini Mushroom Lasagna With Lemon Garlic Green Beans, Mashed Pea & Ricotta Toast

Ingredients Needed

Salad

Dressing

Scale 1x 2x 3x
Yield 4 (1.5 cups) Serving

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge while you prepare the rest of the recipe.  
  2. Coat cooked pasta in avocado oil and Parmesan. 
  3. Place crisper plate into the air fryer basket. 
  4. Select the Air Fry function, adjust temperature to 450°F and time to 6 minutes, then tap Start/Pause to preheat.  
  5. Place half of the pasta onto the preheated crisper plate. 
  6. Select the Air Fry function, adjust temperature to 385°F and time to 9 minutes, then tap Start/Pause.  
  7. Shake the basket halfway through. 
  8. Remove when done and set aside to cool for 15 minutes.  
  9. Repeat with the second batch. 
  10. Add the rest of the ingredients into a large bowl with the crispy pasta. Toss to mix then add dressing. Mix well until well combined. Serve immediately.

If you’re thinking about meal prepping this salad, keep the crispy pasta and dressing separated and toss together before eating.

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originally published on Jun 16, 2026 (last updated Jun 16, 2026)

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