Description
A flavorful and hearty Italian Grinder Salad that combines crisp iceberg lettuce, tangy banana peppers, ripe grape tomatoes, and a delightful mix of salami, pepperoni, turkey, and provolone cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and Italian herbs. Perfect as a refreshing lunch or a satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup chopped banana peppers
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 1/4 lb salami, chopped
- 1/4 lb pepperoni, chopped
- 1/4 lb turkey, chopped
- 1/4 lb provolone cheese, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp banana pepper juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, chopped banana peppers, chopped grape tomatoes, chopped salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone cheese, and grated parmesan cheese ensuring they are evenly mixed.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning by adding black pepper to taste.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure every component is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the salad to serving bowls or plates and enjoy immediately as a delicious and satisfying meal or side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter dressing, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Chill salad ingredients beforehand for a crisp and refreshing taste.
- Add olives or sliced cucumbers for extra flavor and crunch.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the meats and increase the amount of cheeses or add chickpeas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
