Grinder Salad
Grinder salad is a chopped, deli style salad that tastes like an Italian sub in a bowl, with chopped meats, toppings and a mayo dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup provolone cheese, chopped
- ½ cup salami, chopped
- ½ cup pepperoni, chopped
- ½ cup deli ham, chopped
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, sliced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini pepper juice
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini pepper juice, and Italian seasoning until smooth.
- Add the shredded romaine to a large bowl. Layer on the provolone, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, and sliced pepperoncini.
- Add the chopped salami, pepperoni, and deli ham on top of the salad.
- Pour the dressing over the grinder salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve right away, or chill for 10 to 15 minutes for the best flavor.
Nutrition
Notes
- Chop everything small: Smaller pieces give you that true grinder salad bite where you get a little of everything at once.
- Slice onion thin: Thin slices keep the onion flavor balanced and prevent it from overpowering the salad.
- Start with less dressing: Add about three quarters of the dressing first, toss, then add more as needed.
- For the best texture: Toss right before serving so the romaine stays crisp.
- Make ahead: Prep and store the salad ingredients and dressing separately, then toss when ready to eat.
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