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Crispy Pasta Grinder Sub Salad

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. 

Prep Time 25 minutes
cook Time 9 minutes
Servings 4 (1.5 cups)
Chef Jackie
Curated by:Jackie

Fresh Ingredients

Scale:
YIELD 4 (1.5 cups) Serving

Salad

Dressing

Step by Step

Let's cook

  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.

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