Description
This Italian grinder salad is a spin on a traditional grinder or sub but without the bread. It combines crisp lettuce, chopped cherry tomatoes, a trio of deli meats, creamy Swiss cheese, banana peppers, and onion all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Making this the salad of all salads!
Ingredients
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For the Grinder Salad
- 4-6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped deli ham
- 1/2 cup chopped deli turkey
- 1/2 cup chopped deli salami
- 1/2 cup chopped swiss or provolone
- 2/3 cup sliced purple onion
- 2/3 cup banana peppers
Italian Grinder Dressing
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Optional additions
- Texas toast croutons
- Grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Arrange all of the salad ingredients (lettuce, tomatoes, onion, peppers, meats and cheese) in a large salad bowl. I recommend using a shallow salad bowl so you can see all the beautiful colors.
- Combine the salad ingredients (red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper) in a small bowl and whisk well to emulsify while streaming in the olive oil until fully mixed.
- Pour the dressing evenly over the salad and toss to coat everything.
- Top with grated parmesan cheese and croutons if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Lettuce – use romaine or iceberg lettuce.
- Dairy free – omit the cheeses or use dairy free cheese.
- Vegetarian – omit the meats and sub in crispy chickpeas and hard boiled eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Healthy Salads
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
