Description
A fresh and flavorful Grinder Salad featuring a zesty homemade dressing combined with crisp iceberg lettuce, tangy pepperoncini, savory salami, turkey, provolone cheese, and fresh vegetables. 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
- 2 tablespoons 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 the 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 thoroughly blended to create a creamy, flavorful dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: To the bowl with dressing, add the sliced red onion, pepperoncini, diced tomatoes, provolone cheese, chopped salami, and chopped deli turkey. Place the chopped iceberg lettuce on top.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad, mixing the lettuce and all other ingredients well to evenly coat everything with the dressing. Serve immediately for best freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor in the dressing.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes amount to control the salad’s spiciness.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Salami and turkey can be replaced with other deli meats as preferred.
- Serve chilled and consume promptly for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
