Description
A flavorful and easy Grinder Salad featuring a zesty homemade dressing combined with fresh iceberg lettuce, tangy pepperoncini, savory salami, turkey, and provolone cheese. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/8 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup diced provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped salami
- 1/2 cup chopped deli turkey
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Assemble the Salad: Add sliced red onion, pepperoncini, diced tomatoes, provolone cheese, chopped salami, and chopped deli turkey to the dressing mixture. Place chopped iceberg lettuce on top.
- Toss and Serve: Toss the salad well to combine all ingredients and evenly coat everything with the dressing. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Use deli meats of your choice to customize the salad.
- Red pepper flakes add a slight heat; omit if you prefer milder flavors.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Chilling the dressing before mixing can help enhance flavor.
- This salad is best eaten fresh to maintain crispness of lettuce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
