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Photo of a large white bowl filled with Grinder Salad. There is a pepper grinder in the background.

Grinder Salad

Dane
This Grinder Salad recipe is a fresh and delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic grinder sandwich but in salad form! This recipe is perfect for those looking for a lighter, healthier version of a beloved sandwich, without sacrificing any of the flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 496 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 2 romaine lettuce hearts about 6 cups, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes quartered
  • ½ cup banana pepper rings
  • 2 oz sliced black olives drained
  • 3 oz Genoa salami torn
  • 3 oz Capicola torn
  • 4 oz turkey breast torn
  • 4 oz Provolone cheese shredded

For The Grinder Salad Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large mixing bowl.
  • For the dressing, add all ingredients to a large mason jar and shake very well until combined. Store in the fridge for a few hours before serving, or serve immediately over your salad. Shake well before serving.
  • Pour some of the grinder salad dressing over the lettuce mixture and toss until combined.
  • Place the crunchy lettuce mixture onto a platter and set it aside.
  • Next, prep the deli meats. Roll each piece then thinly slice it into strips until all of the meat is sliced. Pile it on the lettuce.
  • Put the shredded provolone cheese on top of the deli meats.
  • Use a serrated knife and thinly slice the cherry tomatoes and layer on the sides of the lettuce mixture, along with the banana peppers and olives.
  • Add some extra salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes over the deli meats and cheese as a garnish.
  • Pour the remaining delicious creamy dressing over the salad. You can toss the entire salad or serve layered and enjoy!

Notes

  1. When making the grinder salad dressing, make sure you use a big enough jar so there is room to shake it up to allow it to emulsify.
  2. To store the Grinder Salad, simply place in an airtight container lined with a paper towel and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Just be sure to keep the grinder salad dressing on the side until you're ready to eat to avoid any soggy greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1071mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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