Chopped Italian Grinder Salad Recipe (with Creamy Dressing)
This Chopped Grinder Salad is a twist on the beloved Italian Grinder sub! A hearty and satisfying mix of crunchy lettuce, savory cold cuts, pepperoncini peppers, red onion, tomatoes, cucumbers, and delicious provolone cheese tossed in a homemade, creamy, and tangy dressing! All the flavors, without the bread!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup chopped pepperocinis
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1 cup cucumbers diced
- 10 slices salami chopped
- 8 slices deli turkey chopped - I like Applegate brand
- 8 slices deli ham chopped - I like Applegate brand
- 4 slices provolone cheese chopped
Grinder Salad Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayo
- ⅓ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp pepperocini juice
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine the lettuce, onion, pepperoncinis, tomatoes, cucumbers, salami, turkey, ham, and provolone in a bowl.
- Add the dressing ingredients to a separate bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Variations and Substitutions: Feel free to customize this salad the way you would your sub sandwich! Add more veggies (bell peppers), different meats (roast beef, chicken, etc.), or spices (Italian seasoning and/or red pepper flakes work well!), or substitute ingredients you don’t prefer.
- Dairy-Free: For a dairy-free version, omit the Greek yogurt and use all mayo, and omit the cheese or use vegan cheese instead.
Serving & Storage Tips
Serve as a complete meal for lunch or dinner. Once tossed, the salad should be eaten right away. Stored leftovers can get soggy, but if you want to save them, I recommend storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. To meal prep, store the undressed salad in individual airtight containers and the dressing portioned into small jars with lids. Toss before serving and enjoy!Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1381mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 1mg