Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Salad Recipe)
You will love this easy grinder salad recipe! It's the Italian Grinder Sandwich, in salad form. No hoagie rolls necessary.Check the notes above for ingredient substitutions.This recipe serves 4 as a side, or 2 as a main dish.
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced or shredded
- 1 ounce pepperoni
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, garlic powder and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, pepperoncini, provolone, and pepperoni.
- Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
Having a veggie chopper is helpful but not required!
For a creamy dressing, add 1/8 cup mayonnaise. You will want to whisk vigorously to make sure the mayo is totally combined.
Calories: 312kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 27mg, Sodium: 659mg, Potassium: 562mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 1551IU, Vitamin C: 39mg, Calcium: 274mg, Iron: 2mg
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