Italian Sub Pasta Salad | From the Table
From the Table
Italian Sub Pasta Salad
All the nostalgic flavors of an Italian sub — reimagined with cleaner, glow-forward ingredients that nourish as much as they satisfy. This hearty pasta salad is packed with healthy fats, probiotic-rich additions, antioxidant-filled vegetables, and protein to help support glowing skin, energy, and balanced blood sugar.
When possible, we always recommend choosing the highest-quality ingredients you can find: uncured salami, organic vegetables, fresh grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and a clean avocado-oil mayo with no seed oils.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces sourdough pasta, cooked and cooled
- 1/4 cup clean mayo (we love one made with avocado oil and no seed oils)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely grated
- Pinch of raw sugar or monk fruit
- Sea salt + freshly cracked black pepper
Add-ins
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- 1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and halved
- 1 cup organic artichoke hearts, quartered
- 3 ounces uncured spicy salami or soppressata, sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- A few big handfuls organic spinach
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Optional: sliced organic red peppers
- Spaghetti dust or Italian seasoning, for finishing
Optional Flavor Boost
- Chopped pickles stirred into the dressing
- A splash of olive or pepperoncini brine
Directions
Cook the sourdough pasta according to package directions. Drain and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayo, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper until creamy and combined. If you love that classic deli-style tang, stir in chopped pickles and a splash of brine.
Add the cooked pasta along with the mozzarella, olives, artichokes, uncured salami, pepperoncini, parmesan, red onion, spinach, and optional red peppers. Toss until everything is beautifully coated.
Finish with red pepper flakes and a generous sprinkle of spaghetti dust before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Glow Food Benefits
- Garlic + olive oil support heart health and healthy inflammation response.
- Spinach, red onion, and peppers provide antioxidants that support skin health and cellular protection.
- Fermented and brined ingredients like pepperoncini and pickles can help support digestion and microbial diversity.
- Fresh parmesan and mozzarella add satisfying protein and calcium for balanced meals.
- Sourdough pasta may be gentler to digest thanks to the fermentation process.
Comfort food with a little glow built in.
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