Description
A vibrant and flavorful Grinder Salad featuring a zesty homemade dressing combined with fresh iceberg lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, pepperoncini, provolone cheese, salami, and deli turkey. This quick and easy salad comes together in just 10 minutes, perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
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 medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add salad ingredients: To the bowl with the dressing, add sliced red onion, pepperoncini, diced tomatoes, diced provolone cheese, chopped salami, and chopped deli turkey. Stir gently to mix the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Incorporate lettuce and toss: Finally, top the salad mixture with chopped iceberg lettuce. Using salad tongs or two large spoons, toss everything well to coat the lettuce and other ingredients thoroughly in the dressing, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Red pepper flakes can be omitted or adjusted according to your spice preference.
- Use fresh deli meats for best flavor and quality.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain lettuce crispness.
- If desired, add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
