Description
Italian Grinder Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian sandwich that brings together all your favorite flavors in a vibrant salad. This dish features crisp iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, zesty banana peppers, savory deli meats, and creamy dressing, creating an explosion of taste in every bite. It’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a side at gatherings. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, this salad is not just a meal but an experience that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, sliced
- 1/3 cup banana peppers or peperoncini, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped deli meat (salami and turkey recommended)
- 1/2 cup cheese (parmesan, smoked cheddar, mozzarella pearls, or provolone)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt
- red pepper flakes
- Italian seasoning
- oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and oregano until smooth.
- Add chopped iceberg lettuce, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped banana peppers to the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Incorporate the diced deli meats and cheese into the salad until evenly distributed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg