The BEST Italian Grinder Salad
The viral Italian grinder salad with crunchy lettuce and veggies, deli meats, banana peppers, and provolone cheese tossed in a creamy tangy dressing.
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped or shredded
- 2 cups cabbage shredded, you can use coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup bell pepper thinly sliced
- 6 oz deli meat turkey, ham, and salami are great options
- 2 slices provolone cheese thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup banana peppers
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mayo
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- 1 small garlic clove super finely minced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch salt more to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper more to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, make your dressing by adding all of the ingredients and then whisking until fully emulsified. To fully combine and emulsify your dressing quicker, make your dressing in a small mason jar or salad dressing container and shake to emulsify.
- In a large bowl, add your lettuce, cabbage mix, red onion, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, deli meat slices, cheese, and banana peppers.
- The final step is to add the dressing to your salad and toss thoroughly. Serve with a slice of Italian bread or a bag of chips on the side!
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1326mg | Potassium: 807mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 9877IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 3mg
