Description
Hearty Italian grinder salad brings rustic Mediterranean flavors to your plate with a delightful blend of classic deli ingredients. Fresh herbs, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1/4 pound salami
- 1/4 pound pepperoni
- 1/4 pound turkey
Cheeses:
- 1/4 pound provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped banana peppers
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
Instructions
- Gather all salad components in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a vibrant medley of crisp iceberg lettuce, pungent red onion, tangy banana peppers, juicy grape tomatoes, robust salami, spicy pepperoni, lean turkey, creamy provolone, and sharp parmesan.
- Whisk together a zesty dressing in a compact bowl, blending mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and banana pepper juice with aromatic garlic powder, earthy oregano, and a pinch of salt. Grind fresh black pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients, using gentle tossing motions to ensure each morsel is generously coated and the flavors harmonize beautifully.
- Transfer the dressed salad to serving plates immediately, allowing the robust Italian-inspired ingredients to shine and create a delectable culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds.
Notes
- Customize the meat selection by swapping out salami, pepperoni, and turkey with rotisserie chicken, ham, or plant-based protein alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Enhance the salad’s crunch by toasting Italian bread crumbs or adding crispy croutons for extra texture and depth of flavor.
- Reduce calories by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in the dressing, maintaining a creamy consistency while adding a tangy twist.
- Create a make-ahead friendly version by keeping dressing and salad ingredients separate until just before serving to prevent sogginess and maintain crisp lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg