Description
This Italian Grinder Salad is a hearty and satisfying meal that takes all the flavors of a classic Italian sub sandwich and turns them into a delicious salad. It’s loaded with fresh vegetables, salami, pepperoni, turkey, and provolone cheese, all tossed in a tangy homemade dressing.
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 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon banana pepper juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, red onion, banana peppers, grape tomatoes, salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, oregano, and salt until smooth. Season with black pepper.
- Toss and serve: Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any type of lettuce you like, such as romaine or butter lettuce.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as cucumbers, olives, or artichoke hearts.
- If you don’t have banana peppers, you can use pepperoncini instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
