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Italian Grinder Salad: The Viral Chopped Sub in a Bowl

A vibrant bowl of grinder salad featuring crisp lettuce, salami slices, red and yellow bell peppers, coated in a creamy dressing.
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Make the viral TikTok sensation, the Italian Grinder Salad. This chopped salad captures all the bold, tangy flavors of a classic Italian sub sandwich using deli meats, provolone cheese, and a creamy dressing, all without the bread.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 pound sliced salami
  • 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni
  • 1/4 pound sliced deli ham or turkey
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup banana pepper rings, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Shred the iceberg lettuce finely. Chop the tomatoes, banana peppers, and red onion. Place the lettuce in a large bowl.
  2. Prepare the meats and cheese: Chop the salami, pepperoni, and ham or turkey into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped meats and provolone cheese to the bowl with the lettuce.
  3. Make the creamy Italian dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the light mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Combine the salad: Pour the dressing over the lettuce, meat, cheese, tomatoes, banana peppers, and red onion mixture.
  5. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  6. Serve this hearty chopped sub salad immediately for the best crunch, or chill for up to 2 hours for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, skip the optional croutons often found in other recipes.
  • You can substitute the deli meats with cooked, shredded Italian chicken for a different flavor profile.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store the dressing separately if making ahead to maintain maximum crispness.

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