Go Back
+ servings
Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)

Italian Grinder Salad: Your New Favorite Chopped Sub Delight

Discover the Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad), a vibrant dish bursting with flavors and perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce finely chopped
  • 0.5 cups Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cups Banana Peppers sliced
  • 1 cups Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cups Salami diced
  • 0.5 cups Pepperoni diced
  • 1 cups Turkey diced
  • 1 cups Provolone Cheese chopped
  • 0.25 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
For the Dressing
  • 0.5 cups Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Banana Pepper Juice omit if unavailable
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • small bowl or jar
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by finely chopping about 4 cups of fresh iceberg lettuce, ensuring vibrant, green leaves are used for maximum crunch. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped lettuce with ½ cup of thinly sliced red onion, ½ cup of sliced banana peppers, and 1 cup of halved grape tomatoes.
  2. Next, layer in the hearty ingredients by adding ½ cup of diced salami, ½ cup of diced pepperoni, and 1 cup of diced turkey. To elevate the creaminess, fold in 1 cup of chopped provolone cheese and ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Mix gently to combine.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of banana pepper juice until smooth. Add ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until each ingredient is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
  5. You can enjoy the Italian Grinder Salad immediately, or if you prefer to serve later, cover it and refrigerate to chill briefly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, keep the dressing stored separately to maintain the crispness of the ingredients. The salad stays fresh for up to 3 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!