This Italian grinder salad takes the fresh flavors of my favorite sub sandwich and tosses them in a creamy, tangy dressing for an easy, low carb meal that’s deliciously filling.
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Chopped Sub Salad
A grinder salad takes the filling from a classic grinder sandwich and turns it into a tangy, briny salad complete with a homemade dressing. It’s a variation of a chopped salad with antipasto salad vibes!
I’m talking deli meats, cheeses, banana peppers, red onion, tomatoes, and a creamy dressing with a kick. Packed with bold deli flavors, it’s a satisfying, low-carb meal that doubles as a side dish or sandwich filling!
Why You’ll Love This Grinder Salad Recipe
- It’s quick, easy, and ready in minutes.
- A versatile salad, whether on its own, in a wrap, or in a sandwich!
Ingredients Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Veggies: Iceberg lettuce, red onion, banana peppers, grape tomatoes. If you have romaine lettuce and prefer that, go ahead and use it. Cherry tomatoes are great, too.
- Meat: Salami, turkey are standard, but you can use other favorite cold cuts (such as ham, prosciutto, capicola, etc.)
- Cheese: Provolone cheese and grated Parmesan.
- Grinder salad dressing: Mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
How to Make a Grinder Salad
In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and mix well until creamy and smooth.
Then, in a large serving bowl, add the shredded lettuce, chopped veggies, meat, and cheese. Drizzle the salad ingredients with dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Chop everything small and even-sized. So you get a bit of everything in every bite.
- Meal prep this chopped hoagie salad by combining everything in a bowl the night before. Add dressing 10 minutes before serving.
- Vegetable options. Swap the banana peppers for pepperoncini peppers, add red pepper flakes for more heat, cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch, or pickles for zesty brine.
- You can also use a different cheese. Something like mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese would be a great substitute.
- Dressing swap. You can choose to use Italian dressing as your grinder dressing, if preferred.
- Bring back carbs! Pile your sub salad into a hoagie roll or slice of sourdough.
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Ingredients
- 1 head (5-6 cups) iceberg lettuce
- ¼ red onion , thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup banana peppers , chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved
- 4 ounces salami , chopped
- 4 slices turkey , chopped
- 4 slices provolone cheese , chopped
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons banana pepper juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons banana pepper juice, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix well until creamy and smooth.
- Mix salad: In a large serving bowl, add 5 to 6 cups lettuce, chopped red onion, 1/3 cup banana peppers, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 4 ounces chopped salami, 4 slices chopped turkey, 4 slices chopped provolone and 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Add dressing to the salad and toss. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
