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Classic Italian Grinder Chopped Salad Recipe

A close-up of a vibrant grinder salad in a white bowl, featuring chopped lettuce, salami, red onion, and creamy dressing.
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Make the viral Italian Grinder Salad, which tastes like your favorite deli sandwich without the bread. This chopped salad is fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (or banana peppers)
  • 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced hard salami
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Chop the iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, red onion, and green bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Place them in a very large bowl.
  2. Add the meats and cheese: Add the sliced salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, pepperoncini peppers, and black olives to the bowl with the vegetables.
  3. Make the creamy Italian dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
  5. Toss thoroughly: Use tongs to toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. You want every bite to have the dressing.
  6. Serve immediately or chill: Serve the grinder salad right away for maximum crunch, or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a low-carb or keto salad, skip adding any pasta or beans.
  • If you prefer a tangier dressing, increase the red wine vinegar by one tablespoon.
  • You can substitute provolone with mozzarella or Swiss cheese if needed.
  • This recipe works well for meal prep; store the dressing separately if you plan to keep it for more than one day.

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Find it online: https://delishcraze.com/grinder-salad-italian-chopped-sub-recipe/