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Italian Grinder Salad

Italian Grinder Salad: Fresh Twist on Your Favorite Sub

This Italian Grinder Salad is a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic sub, perfect for a light lunch or hearty side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce Chopped, can substitute Romaine or mixed greens.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved, grape tomatoes or diced regular tomatoes are fine.
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Finely sliced, can substitute with sweet onion or green onions.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Banana Peppers/Peperoncini Chopped, can substitute jalapeños or pickles.
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Deli Meat (e.g., Salami, Turkey) Diced, can use your favorite deli meat or grilled chicken.
  • 1 cup Cheese (e.g., Parmesan, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella) Shredded, feta or goat cheese also works well.
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Can omit or replace with fresh chili peppers.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasonings/Oregano Can use an Italian herb blend or fresh herbs.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Salad Bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasonings in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  2. Chop iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces, and prepare cherry tomatoes, red onion, and banana peppers as instructed.
  3. Combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and banana peppers in a large salad bowl. Add diced deli meats and shredded cheese on top.
  4. Dress the salad with the creamy dressing, toss gently to coat all ingredients, then let sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Serve in bowls or a large serving dish, garnishing with extra banana peppers or herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the salad to sit for a few minutes before serving to let the ingredients meld together.

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