Description
A fresh and flavorful Grinder Salad inspired by classic sub sandwich ingredients, tossed in a zesty homemade dressing and loaded with crunchy lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onions, cheeses, and a variety of deli meats for a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic - minced
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Salad
- 1½ pound iceberg lettuce - outer leaves discarded and shredded
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes - halved
- 1 small red onion - sliced
- 1 cup provolone cheese - freshly shredded
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 3 ounces sliced ham - cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 ounces sliced pepperoni - each quartered
- 2 ounces salami - each quartered
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini juice, Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss the lettuce: Add the shredded iceberg lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss thoroughly until the lettuce is fully coated with the dressing.
- Add the salad ingredients: Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded provolone cheese, sliced pepperoncini peppers, ham pieces, quartered pepperoni, and quartered salami, tossing everything together evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to serving plates and garnish with freshly minced parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired for an extra pop of flavor.
Notes
- This grinder salad is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and freshness of the ingredients.
- The dressing can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite sub sandwich meats and cheeses such as turkey, roast beef, mozzarella, or cheddar.
- Add extra veggies like cucumbers, bell peppers, or olives for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
