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Simple Keto Italian Grinder Salad Recipe
Low carb salad inspired by the classic grinder sandwich. This salad is filled deli meats, cheese, onion and tomatoes tossed with a creamy tangy salad dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 511 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Creamy Grinder Salad Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Mix
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes or tsp Sriracha
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- freshly cracked salt and pepper.
Grinder Salad
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce shredded or chopped
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese pearl size or diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- ¼ cup Pepperoncini sliced
- 4 ounces salami chopped
- 4 ounces ham sandwich deli meat chopped
- 4 ounces turkey sandwich deli meat chopped
Instructions
Grinder Salad Dressing
- Place mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper in a mason jar or small mixing bowl.
- Whisk until all ingredients are smooth and creamy.
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Grinder Salad
- Chop or shred lettuce, onion, salami, ham, and turkey. Place ingredients in a large mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients; mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and pepperoncini.
- Add about half of the dressing to the salad mix, then gently toss the salad. Add additional dressing if desired.
Notes
- Meat options: roast beef, or a combination of Italian cold cuts (like capicola, mortadella, and pepperoni). Cheese options: Provolone, mozzarella, Swiss, parmesan cheeseAdditional vegetables: cucumbers, pickles or banana peppers. Lighten up dressing: replace half of the mayonnaise with low or non-fat Greek yogurt.
- Make your own Italian Dressing Mix.
Nutrition Information
Calories
511kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
1504mg
(63%)
Potassium
411mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
457IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1504mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 457IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.