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Grinder Salad: Italian Chopped Sub Salad Recipe

Grinder Salad: Italian Chopped Sub Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Villerius
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Tossing
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy a taste of Italy with this delicious Grinder Salad, a chopped sub salad packed with flavors of salami, cheeses, fresh veggies, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!


Ingredients

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Grinder Salad

  • 8 cups Chopped Lettuce - rinsed, dried & chopped
  • 8-10 ounces Salami - diced or sliced into matchsticks
  • 5 ounces Provolone - diced
  • 5 ounces Mini Mozzarella Balls - drained & cut in half
  • 1 large Roasted Red Pepper - diced
  • 1 medium Cucumber - cut in half, seeded & sliced
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion - peeled & thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes - cut in half
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives - pitted & cut in half
  • 10 Large Basil Leaves - chiffonade (sliced into thin ribbons)

Optional Ingredients SEE NOTES SECTION

  • Italian Salad Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1-2 TBS Lemon Juice - freshly squeezed
  • 2 TBS Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic - minced
  • 3/4 tsp Homemade Italian Seasoning
  • 1-3 tsp Honey - to taste (OPTIONAL)
  • To Taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the Salad Dressing: To a jar or blender, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parmesan, dijon, garlic, Italian seasonings, honey, salt, and pepper. Shake or blend until combined.
  2. Make the Grinder Salad: Combine lettuces, salamis, cheeses, peppers, cucumbers, onions, tomatoes, olives, and basil in a bowl. Add optional ingredients. Toss gently.
  3. Dress the Salad: Shake dressing and pour over salad. Toss gently. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Serve Chopped Sub Salad: Garnish with parmesan and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use any type of chopped lettuce you prefer.
  • For more flavor, use a mix of salamis like Genoa and Sopressata.
  • If you dislike raw onions, mellow them in water before using.
  • Optional ingredients can include pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, or parmesan.
  • To make in advance, store dressing and salad ingredients separately.
  • To make it vegan, substitute salami with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan with a vegan alternative.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg