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Grinder Salad Recipe

5 from 5 votes
This grinder salad is a low-carb version of the viral Italian grinder sandwich. It features your favorite sandwich ingredients like crunchy lettuce, fresh veggies, savory deli meats, and Italian cheese all tossed in a creamy tangy dressing. Use this recipe to make mason jar salads by adding the homemade dressing to the bottom and filling it with toppings.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

Grinder Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 8 slices provolone cheese thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound sliced ham chopped
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced sopprasetta salami chopped
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced genoa salami chopped

Creamy Italian Dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini liquid
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Crushed red pepper and cracked black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
    3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup pepperoncini liquid, 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, Crushed red pepper and cracked black pepper to taste, 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Slice and chop all of the veggies and meat. Add the shredded lettuce to a bowl and top it with the ham, salami, cheese, onion, pepperoncini, and tomatoes. Toss with the dressing and serve right away.
    1 head romaine lettuce, 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 small red onion, 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, 8 slices provolone cheese, 1/4 pound sliced ham, 1/4 pound thinly sliced sopprasetta salami, 1/4 pound thinly sliced genoa salami
  • Alternatively, make meal prep mason jar salads by dividing the dressing into individual mason jars. Top with the hearty toppings first including the peppers, tomatoes, and onions, then add the meats and cheese, and finish with the shredded lettuce. Store for up to 5 days then turn it over into a bowl before serving.

Recipe Equipment

Sharp knife for cutting or viral veggie chopper
Large bowl or mason jars

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1905mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1080IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 2mg
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