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Italian Grinder Salad

A refreshing and hearty salad inspired by the classic Italian grinder sandwich, loaded with fresh vegetables, meats, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pepperoncini sliced
Meat and Cheese
  • 4 oz salami sliced
  • 4 oz capicola sliced
  • 4 oz provolone cheese sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and pepperoncini.
  2. Add the sliced salami, capicola, and provolone cheese to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  2. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or additional toppings like olives or artichokes.

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