Description
This viral grinder salad takes all the best flavors of a classic grinder sandwich—creamy dressing, crisp lettuce, savory deli meats, and cheese—and tosses them into a fresh, hearty salad. It’s tangy, crunchy, and loaded with bold Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Dressing:
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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⅛ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salad:
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1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
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¼ cup sliced red onion
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1 cup diced tomato
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½ cup sliced pepperoncini
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½ cup diced provolone cheese
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½ cup chopped salami
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½ cup chopped deli turkey
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, Parmesan, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
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Add in red onion, pepperoncini, tomato, provolone, salami, and turkey. Mix well.
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Top with chopped lettuce and toss everything together until evenly coated in the dressing.
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Serve immediately, or chill briefly to let flavors meld.
Notes
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Customize by swapping meats or cheeses based on what you have on hand.
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For added crunch, top with croutons or crushed toasted hoagie roll.
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To make it lower carb, reduce the tomato amount or omit for a keto-friendly version.
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This salad is best eaten fresh, as the lettuce will wilt if stored too long.