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Deli-Style Italian Grinder Salad

Deli-Style Italian Grinder Salad: A Fresh Twist on Flavor

Delight in the Deli-Style Italian Grinder Salad—a refreshing and customizable mix of crunchy veggies and zesty dressing that mirrors the classic Italian sub.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise use Hellmann's for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar can substitute with white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic freshly minced recommended
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon oregano Italian seasoning can be used
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard can replace with yellow mustard
Salad
  • 4 cups lettuce (Iceberg or Romaine) chop into thin ribbons
  • 0.5 medium red onion use sweet onion for milder flavor
  • 1 cup tomatoes cherry tomatoes can be used
  • 1 cup pepperoncini drain well to avoid sogginess
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese cubed
  • 4 ounces salami cut into strips
  • 1 cup turkey chopped into bite-sized pieces

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir in red pepper flakes and Dijon mustard until smooth. Let the dressing rest for about 10 minutes.
Salad Preparation
  1. Shred lettuce into thin ribbons. Slice red onion, dice tomatoes, cube provolone cheese, cut salami into strips, and chop turkey into bite-sized pieces.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, provolone, salami, and turkey into the bowl with dressing.
Toss Salad
  1. Gently toss the combined ingredients until evenly coated with dressing. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, dress the salad just before serving to maintain the freshness of the ingredients. Customize with other proteins or vegetables as desired.

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