Italian Grinder Salad
This Italian Grinder Salad transforms your favorite deli sandwich into a bold, tangy, and crunchy chopped salad. With a creamy herbed dressing and classic deli meats, cheese, and pepperoncini, it’s a crave-worthy, no-bread twist on the viral grinder sub.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ⅛ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes optional
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup diced tomato
- ½ cup pepperoncini chopped
- ½ cup diced provolone cheese
- ½ cup chopped salami
- ½ cup chopped deli turkey
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Add onion, pepperoncini, tomato, provolone, salami, and turkey to the dressing; stir to coat.
- Top with chopped lettuce and toss until evenly dressed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan or oregano if desired.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/italian-grinder-salad/
Notes
- Make Ahead: Mix dressing and toppings in advance. Add lettuce just before serving to keep crisp.
- Customizable: Try ham, mortadella, mozzarella, or shredded romaine for variations.
- Low-Carb Friendly: All the grinder flavor without the bread—perfect for keto or low-carb diets.
- Serving Suggestion: Pairs well with garlic breadsticks or stuffed into a wrap for a grinder-in-a-tortilla meal.