Grinder Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
549 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Italian, American, Italian-American Fussion
Grinder Salad
Description
The Grinder Salad is built on a fresh mix of shredded iceberg lettuce and thinly sliced Brussels sprouts, providing crispness and slight bitterness. Slices of salami, deli ham, and provolone cheese add richness and protein. Red onion and grape tomatoes contribute sharpness and sweetness, while pepperoncini peppers bring acidity and mild heat. The red pepper flakes garnish can be used to increase spice level.
The dressing is a key component, combining mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, pepperoncini pepper liquid, and grated Parmesan cheese. The result is a creamy, tangy sauce with herbal notes and depth from the cheese. Tossing the dressing with the salad melds the components into a balanced dish that pairs crunchy fresh vegetables with salty meats and cheeses.
Prepared chilled and served immediately, this salad works well as a hearty side or light main course. The recipe suggests gently tossing ingredients with the dressing so the crunchy textures remain distinct and the flavors well distributed.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons pepperoncini pepper liquid
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Salad
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- 2 cups Brussels sprouts shredded or thinly sliced
- 12 ounces salami sliced
- 8 ounces deli ham sliced
- 8 lices provolone cheese sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup Pepperoncini peppers sliced
- 1 cup grape tomato halved
- red pepper flakes for serving
Instructions
- To make the dressing, add the mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, pepper, Italian seasonings, garlic, and pepperoncini liquid to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine, then stir in the parmesan cheese. Chill the dressing in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all of the prepared salad ingredients.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad ingredients together with the dressing.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes before serving if desired.
- Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 549kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 2015mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 721IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 258mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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