Italian Grinder Chopped Salad Recipe
The Italian Grinder Chopped Salad is a fresh, vibrant, and hearty salad inspired by the flavors of a classic Italian grinder sandwich. This salad is a delicious deconstructed version of the beloved sandwich, packed with crisp iceberg lettuce, savory deli meats, tangy pepperoncini, and a creamy, zesty dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 head, chopped Iceberg lettuce
- ½ thinly sliced Red onion
- ½ cup, chopped Pepperoncini
- 1 cup, diced Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup, diced Cucumbers
- 10 slices, chopped Salami
- 8 slices, chopped (e.g., Applegate brand) Deli turkey
- 8 slices, chopped (e.g., Applegate brand) Deli ham
- 4 slices, chopped Provolone cheese
Grinder Salad Dressing
- ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Pepperoncini juice
- ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, chopped pepperoncini, diced cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, chopped salami, chopped turkey, chopped ham, and chopped provolone cheese.
- In a separate bowl, add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini juice, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk everything together until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
- Toss everything together gently until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately as a main dish or side. Enjoy the fresh, bold flavors of this Italian-inspired chopped salad!