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Viral Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)

A close-up of a vibrant grinder salad featuring chopped romaine lettuce, chunks of salami, and creamy dressing in a white bowl.
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You get the bold flavors of a classic Italian grinder sandwich in a fresh, chopped salad format. This recipe is quick, low-carb, and perfect for easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced banana peppers (or pepperoncini)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup provolone cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 4 ounces hard salami, chopped
  • 4 ounces pepperoni, chopped
  • 4 ounces mortadella or ham, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine and iceberg lettuce. Slice the red onion and banana peppers. Cube or shred the provolone cheese.
  2. Prepare the meats: Chop the salami, pepperoni, and mortadella (or ham) into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Combine the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, red onion, banana peppers, olives, provolone cheese, and all the chopped deli meats.
  4. Make the creamy Italian dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
  5. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together until the vegetables and meats are evenly coated.
  6. Serve immediately or portion into containers for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a tangier dressing, add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing mixture.
  • This salad works well for meal prepping; store the dressing separately if you plan to eat it over several days.
  • If you prefer a less creamy dressing, reduce the mayonnaise to 2 tablespoons and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

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