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Viral Italian Grinder Salad: The Ultimate Chopped Sub Salad

A close-up, vibrant bowl of grinder salad featuring chopped lettuce, cubed meats, cheese, red onion, and creamy dressing.
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You will love this quick, low-carb Italian Grinder Salad recipe. It captures all the zesty, savory flavors of a classic grinder sandwich in a fresh, chopped salad format, perfect for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (or banana peppers)
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 cup cubed provolone cheese
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli salami
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced deli pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • For the Italian Grinder Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Italian Grinder Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until completely smooth. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Salad Base: In a very large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, shredded carrots, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, and black olives.
  3. Add Meats and Cheese: Add the cubed provolone cheese, ham, salami, and pepperoni to the bowl with the vegetables.
  4. Toss the Salad: Pour about three-quarters of the prepared Italian Grinder Dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated. Add more dressing if needed, but avoid making it too wet.
  5. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the fresh chopped parsley over the top. Serve this satisfying, low-carb grinder salad immediately for the best crunch.

Notes

  • For meal prep, keep the dressing separate and only dress the portion you plan to eat immediately. This keeps the lettuce crisp.
  • If you want a keto grinder salad, confirm your deli meats and provolone cheese have no added sugars.
  • You can substitute the mixed deli meats with rotisserie chicken for a different take on this healthy salad dinner.

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