Description
This Grinder Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and satisfying twist on the classic Italian grinder sandwich. It combines crisp iceberg lettuce, a variety of deli meats, provolone cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and banana peppers, all tossed in a creamy, tangy Italian-style dressing. Perfect for a quick, high-protein lunch or a light dinner, this no-cook salad is easy to assemble and bursting with flavor and texture.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 4 oz sliced turkey
- 4 oz sliced ham
- 4 oz sliced salami
- 4 oz provolone cheese, sliced or chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup banana peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Grinder Dressing:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes until smooth and well combined.
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Place the shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced turkey, sliced ham, sliced salami, provolone cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced banana peppers into a large mixing bowl.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every component is evenly coated with the creamy tangy dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the tossed salad with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and presentation. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest crunch and flavors.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add freshly sliced cucumbers or bell peppers to the salad.
- The amount and types of deli meats (turkey, ham, and salami) can be adjusted according to personal preference.
- For a lower-carb meal option, serve the salad without bread or croutons.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1 day for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
