Grinder Salad
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Grinder Salad
Description
Grinder Salad features a mix of shredded iceberg lettuce with thinly sliced Italian deli meats and provolone cheese, halved grape tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced pepperoncini peppers, and croutons. The salad is dressed with a homemade creamy dressing that combines mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. The dressing evenly coats the ingredients when tossed just before serving, preserving the crispness of the lettuce and crunch of the croutons.
This salad delivers layers of flavor and texture from the combination of savory cured meats, sharp cheese, and fresh vegetables with a tangy, herbed dressing. Each component is sliced to ensure bite-sized pieces, allowing the flavors to blend pleasantly in every bite. It can be served as a hearty salad main or a side, especially alongside sandwiches or Italian-inspired dishes.
For meal prep, ingredients can be layered in mason jars starting with the dressing and tomatoes at the bottom, followed by meats, cheeses, then lettuce and croutons at the top. Dressing should be added and tossed just before serving to avoid soggy ingredients. This approach keeps the salad fresh for later consumption.
Ingredients
For the grinder salad dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
For the grinder salad
- 16 ounces iceberg lettuce about 8 cups, shredded
- 4 ounces ham
- 4 ounces pepperoni
- 4 ounces salami
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup croutons
- 1/2 cup Pepperoncini peppers sliced
- 1/2 red onion diced
Instructions
To make grinder dressing:
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients until the mixture is smooth. Set aside.
To assemble grinder salad:
- Slice the ham, pepperoni, and salami into 1/4 inch slices. Cut the provolone into thin slices or small cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce with all salad ingredients.
- If serving immediately, pour dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- If not serving right away, wait until right before serving to toss the dressing with the salad.
Notes
- Slice all ingredients into bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced flavor and texture in every forkful.
- Serve immediately after tossing with dressing to keep the salad crisp and prevent sogginess.
- For meal prepping, layer ingredients in mason jars from wettest (dressing, tomatoes) to driest (lettuce, croutons) and add dressing only before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1515mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 561mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1287IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 236mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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