Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)
Italian Grinder Salad is a chopped sub salad packed with deli meats, cheese, lettuce, and tangy creamy dressing.This easy no-cook meal is crunchy, satisfying, and ready in 15 minutes.Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Grinder Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped banana peppers
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 1/4 lb salami chopped
- 1/4 lb pepperoni chopped
- 1/4 lb turkey chopped
- 1/4 lb provolone cheese chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Grinder Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp banana pepper juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chopped iceberg lettuce, red onion, banana peppers, grape tomatoes, salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss the Italian Grinder Salad thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this crunchy chopped sub salad fresh.
Notes
- This chopped sub salad tastes best freshly tossed.
- You can prepare all ingredients ahead and combine before serving.
- Serve with toasted breadsticks, garlic bread, or pita chips.
- For a lighter dressing, replace part of the mayo with Greek yogurt.