Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)
A refreshing medley of crisp lettuce, zesty meats, and creamy cheese, all brought together with a perfectly balanced dressing reminiscent of a classic Italian sub.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Mix the Base Ingredients: Add the iceberg lettuce, red onion, banana peppers, grape tomatoes, salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the mayo, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, oregano, and salt until the mixture is smooth. Season with black pepper to taste.
- Combine and Toss: Pour the dressing over the lettuce mixture. Toss the salad thoroughly until all ingredients are combined.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Italian Grinder Salad immediately and delight in every flavor-packed bite!
Notes
Dress just before serving to keep the salad crisp. Customize with additional ingredients like olives or cucumbers if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg