Italian Grinder Salad
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.
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!
Notes
Variations: You can serve this in a sub, on top of a slice of sourdough or in between focaccia for a delicious sandwich!
Storage: You can store it in the fridge, covered in an airtight container, for up to 2 days. Expect some softening of the veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 37g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 1313mg, Potassium: 315mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 567IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 186mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
