Description
A refreshing Italian Grinder Salad packed with fresh vegetables, salami, and provolone cheese, dressed in a zesty vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini (sliced)
- 1 cup salami (sliced into strips)
- 1 cup provolone cheese (cubed or shredded)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, green bell pepper, black olives, and pepperoncini.
- Add the sliced salami and cubed provolone cheese to the bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard (if using) until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish.
- Serve the Italian Grinder Salad immediately, or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the ingredients based on personal preference.
- For a vegan option, omit the salami and cheese.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Italian Grinder Salad, salad recipe, Italian salad, healthy salad