Description
This grinder salad is a low-carb version of the viral Italian grinder sandwich. It features crunchy lettuce, fresh veggies, savory deli meats, and Italian cheese all tossed in a creamy tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 turkey breast, chopped
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced beef salami, chopped
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced beef salami, chopped
- 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
- Dressing: Add the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Assemble: Slice and chop all of the veggies and meat. Add the shredded lettuce to a bowl and top it with the turkey, beef salami, cheese, onion, pepperoncini, and tomatoes. Toss with the dressing and serve right away.
- Mason Jar Option: Divide 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.
Notes
For meal prep, use mason jars to keep the lettuce crisp for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Chopped Salad
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 522 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1905 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 74 mg
Keywords: grinder salad, low carb, Italian salad, meal prep, mason jar salad