Italian Millet Pasta Salad
This Italian grinder pasta salad has everything you want from your favorite grinder, in a classic rotini pasta salad—salami, ham, provolone, and a tangy olive oil dressing—in a batch big enough to serve a crowd.
By dinesh | Updated on August 22, 2025
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🥗 Ingredients
For the salad
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1 cup Italian millet pasta (any shape)
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½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
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½ cup cucumber (diced)
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¼ cup bell peppers (red/yellow, diced)
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¼ cup black olives (sliced)
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2 tbsp sweet corn (optional)
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2 tbsp feta cheese or vegan cheese (optional)
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1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley (chopped)
For the dressing
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 small garlic clove (minced)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: ½ tsp chilli flakes / mustard
👩🍳 Method
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Cook pasta in salted water as per pack instructions. Drain and cool completely.
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Prep veggies and add to a large bowl.
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Make dressing by whisking all dressing ingredients.
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Combine cooled pasta, veggies, and dressing.
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Toss gently, add cheese and herbs.
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Chill 10 minutes (optional) and serve.
🌟 Tips & Variations
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Add grilled paneer/tofu/chicken for protein.
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Swap veggies with zucchini, broccoli, or spinach.
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For extra crunch, add sunflower seeds or walnuts.
💪 Health Benefits
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Millet pasta: gluten-free, high fiber, low GI
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Light, gut-friendly, and ideal for weight management
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