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Grinder Salad

A refreshing and hearty salad inspired by the classic Italian grinder sandwich, featuring layers of meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
Meats and Cheeses
  • 4 oz salami sliced
  • 4 oz capicola sliced
  • 4 oz provolone cheese sliced
Dressing
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup pepperoncini sliced
  • 1 cup black olives sliced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Salad Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced red onion.
Add Meats and Cheeses
  1. Layer the sliced salami, capicola, and provolone cheese on top of the salad base.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then toss gently to combine. Top with sliced pepperoncini, black olives, and chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes after tossing to allow the dressing to soak in.

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