Description
This Italian Grinder Salad is a deliciously chopped sub sandwich in salad form, featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, tangy banana peppers, juicy grape tomatoes, and a flavorful mix of salami, pepperoni, turkey, and provolone cheese. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing with mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and oregano, it’s a perfect light yet satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Grinder Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped banana peppers
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 1/4 lb salami, chopped
- 1/4 lb pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 lb turkey, chopped
- 1/4 lb provolone cheese, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Grinder Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp banana pepper juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, chopped banana peppers, chopped grape tomatoes, chopped salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone cheese, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with freshly ground black pepper to your taste.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing and flavors meld together nicely.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates or a large serving bowl and enjoy immediately as a hearty and flavorful Italian-inspired salad.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some sliced jalapeños or hot banana peppers.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing option.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day with dressing separate to keep lettuce crisp.
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best flavor.
- Feel free to add other Italian deli meats such as capicola or prosciutto for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/5 of the salad)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
