Viral Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)
Make the popular grinder sandwich flavor as a fresh, hearty salad. This recipe combines crisp lettuce, deli meats, provolone cheese, and a tangy Italian dressing for a satisfying, low-carb meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
- 8 ounces deli ham, chopped
- 8 ounces deli salami, chopped
- 8 ounces deli turkey breast, chopped
- 8 ounces provolone cheese, cubed or shredded
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad base: Place the shredded iceberg lettuce in a large bowl.
- Add the main components: Add the chopped ham, salami, turkey, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, red onion, tomatoes, and olives to the lettuce.
- Dress the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss well: Gently toss everything together until the lettuce and other ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately: Serve the grinder salad right away for the best texture.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add 1/2 cup of croutons before serving.
- If you prefer a sharper dressing, increase the red wine vinegar slightly.
- This salad keeps well for meal prep if you store the dressing separately and add it just before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 1100
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 23
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 85