Description
This Italian Grinder Salad is packed with deli meats, provolone cheese, crisp iceberg lettuce, pepperoncini, and a zesty creamy dressing. A no-bread twist on the classic Italian sub, perfect for low-carb lunch, potlucks, or dinner!
Ingredients
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 oz deli ham, chopped
4 oz Genoa salami, chopped
4 oz turkey or pepperoni, chopped
4 oz provolone cheese, chopped
1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup mayo
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Shred the iceberg lettuce and slice the red onion and cherry tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Dice the deli meats and provolone cheese into bite-sized pieces. Add to the bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Add pepperoncini peppers to the salad bowl, then pour in the dressing.
5. Toss everything thoroughly to coat.
6. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Notes
Keep the dressing separate if prepping ahead.
Customize with spicy capicola or soppressata for added heat.
Use freshly shredded lettuce for the best crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1060mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg