Description
Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad) is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the popular TikTok sandwich. This vibrant salad combines crunchy iceberg lettuce, savory deli meats, provolone cheese, and a creamy dressing, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying textures, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from casual weeknight meals to festive gatherings. Plus, it’s low in carbs, quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, and incredibly versatile as a main dish or side. Enjoy it fresh or pack it for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped banana peppers
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 1/4 lb salami, chopped
- 1/4 lb pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 lb turkey, chopped
- 1/4 lb provolone cheese, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp banana pepper juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by chopping the iceberg lettuce and slicing the red onion, banana peppers, and grape tomatoes. Add these along with the chopped salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese to a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for best flavor or chill for 30 minutes to meld flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg