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Italian Grinder Salad: The Viral Chopped Sub Salad

Close-up of a fresh grinder salad featuring crisp lettuce, salami, provolone cheese, and red onion slices.
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This recipe captures the bold, savory flavors of a classic Italian grinder sandwich in a fresh, chopped salad format. It is a quick, low-carb dinner perfect for weeknight meals and 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 pepperoncini peppers (or banana peppers)
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced hard salami
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced capicola
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Chop the romaine and iceberg lettuce. Thinly slice the red onion and pepperoncini peppers. Place all chopped vegetables and peppers into a large bowl.
  2. Prepare the meats and cheese: Combine the salami, capicola, and ham. Shred the provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Add the meats and cheeses to the bowl with the vegetables.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Shake or whisk until emulsified.
  4. Dress the salad: Pour about three-quarters of the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated. Add more dressing if needed for your preference.
  5. Serve immediately for the best crunch, or store components separately for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a Keto Grinder Salad, ensure your deli meats do not contain added sugars.
  • This salad works well when layered in mason jars for easy grab-and-go lunch ideas.
  • If you prefer a creamier Italian Sub Salad Dressing, add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise to the dressing mixture.

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