Description
Discover a refreshing twist on the classic Italian grinder sandwich with this delicious Grinder Salad Recipe. Bursting with vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients, this salad is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a satisfying meal prep option. Featuring crunchy greens, savory deli meats, tangy pepperoncini, and a creamy homemade dressing, this low-carb dish is easy to customize according to your taste. Whether you’re hosting friends or just looking for a healthy lunch idea, this grinder salad will become your new go-to recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 head romaine lettuce (shredded)
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 8 slices provolone cheese (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 pound sliced ham (chopped)
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced sopprasetta salami (chopped)
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced genoa salami (chopped)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini liquid
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Crushed red pepper and cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini liquid, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Add chopped ham, soppressata salami, Genoa salami, provolone cheese slices, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and pepperoncini peppers on top of the lettuce.
- Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or prepare mason jar salads by layering the ingredients for convenient storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg