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Easy Italian Grinder Salad (Viral Chopped Sub Salad)

A close-up view of a creamy grinder salad featuring chopped lettuce, salami, tomatoes, red onion, and olives in a white bowl.
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Make the popular Italian Grinder Salad at home. This recipe deconstructs the classic Italian grinder sandwich into a hearty, low-carb salad loaded with deli meats, provolone cheese, crisp lettuce, and a tangy dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced salami, chopped
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced ham, chopped
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced turkey breast, chopped
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup croutons (optional)
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce and romaine lettuce.
  3. Add the meats and cheese: Add the chopped salami, ham, turkey, and provolone cheese to the lettuce mixture.
  4. Add the vegetables: Toss in the pepperoncini, tomatoes, red onion, and black olives.
  5. Dress the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
  6. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
  7. Serve immediately, adding croutons on top if you are using them.

Notes

  • For a lower-carb option, skip the croutons.
  • You can substitute the provolone with mozzarella or Swiss cheese.
  • Use your favorite combination of Italian deli meats.
  • This salad is excellent for meal prepping; store the dressing separately and combine just before serving.

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