Description
This Italian Grinder Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines classic deli flavors with a zesty homemade dressing. Crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy banana peppers, and savory deli meats and cheese come together to create a delicious salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon oregano
For the Salad
- 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, sliced or chopped
- 1/3 cup banana peppers or peperoncini, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped deli meat of choice (salami, turkey)
- 1/2 cup cheese of choice (parmesan, smoked cheddar, mozzarella, provolone)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Mix together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, salt, red pepper flakes, Italian seasonings, and oregano.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Toss together iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers, deli meat, and cheese with the dressing until well coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
