Description
This vibrant Grinder Salad Recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Italian grinder sandwich, making it the perfect meal for lunch or dinner. Packed with crunchy vegetables, savory turkey meats, and a creamy homemade dressing, this salad is not only low-carb but also bursting with flavor. In just 20 minutes, you can create a satisfying dish that’s versatile enough for meal prep or casual gatherings. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to suit your taste preferences while enjoying a refreshing and hearty salad experience.
Ingredients
- 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 chopped chicken
- 1/4 pound chopped soppressata turkey slices
- 1/4 pound chopped genoa turkey slices
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider 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, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, pepperoncini liquid, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, crushed red pepper, and cracked black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are blended smoothly.
- Slice and chop the romaine and iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the provolone cheese and chop the chicken, soppressata, and genoa turkey slices.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded lettuce as a base. Layer on top the chopped chicken, soppressata turkey slices, genoa turkey slices, provolone cheese, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, and halved cherry tomatoes. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss until everything is evenly coated with dressing.
- Serve immediately for a fresh meal or divide into mason jars for easy grab-and-go lunches throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Feel free to add cucumbers or olives for extra crunch and flavor. Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to enhance the taste. Use different deli meats according to your preference for variety.