This Grinder Salad recipe is a wonderfully tangy Italian-style chopped salad that not only tastes amazing, but also takes no time to throw together. This hearty salad is absolutely fantastic and the best you'll ever have. Make it once, and enjoy it over and over again!
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Grinder Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup parmesan, grated
- ⅓ cup peperoncinis, minced mild banana peppers are a great substitute
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tablespoon peperoncini juice
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- red chili flakes, optional
Salad
- 1 head iceberg, thinly shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup deli ham, thinly sliced
- ½ cup salami, diced ,
- ½ cup provolone cheese, sliced and cut into strips
- fresh parsley leaves, to taste
Instructions
- Mix all dressing ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Toss lettuce, veggies, ham, salami, and cheese together.
- Add fresh parsley leaves to your taste.
- Mix everything together with copious amounts of the dressing and enjoy!
Nutrition
Pull Up A Chair and Let's Chat!
This salad is a top favorite of mine. It's hearty. It's full of crunch. And, that dressing?! Incredible. It's so good, guys!
This grinder salad is also super simple and I bet, if you're like me, you have most of the ingredients in the fridge or the pantry at all times. It's one you can throw together in a moments notice and it'll be on constant rotation once you try it!
Tips, Tricks, and Variations
- Make it a sandwich. Chop all of the grinder salad ingredients (including the dressing) into small, bite-sized pieces. Spoon the chopped salad onto your favorite sandwich bun. It's reallllll good!
- Meal prep. This salad is perfect for meal prepping because it's hearty. Divide everything into meal prep containers and put the dressing on the side in small glass container. Lunch is done for the week!
- Make it spicy. Calabrian chilis would be amazing added to the dressing or tossed with the salad itself.
- Proteins. Use any you like. Everything from rotisserie chicken to grilled shrimp and steak would be so good.
- Make the salad dressing ahead of time. The longer it sits, the better it gets.
Buy Now → Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe gluten-free?
This recipe is 100% gluten-free!
Can I make this grinder salad dairy free?
No problem! All you need to do is substitute the parmesan cheese in the dressing for nutritional yeast. Also, leave out the sliced provolone and add your favorite non-dairy cheese!
Storage Instructions
Leftovers should be stored separately in the fridge in an airtight container. The leftovers will stay good for up to 3 days. Just before you're ready to enjoy, build your personal grinder salad masterpiece and enjoy.
Thank you!
I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Grinder Salad recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok!
If you guys make this Grinder Salad, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I absolutely love to hear from you all and always do my best to respond to each and every one of your comments!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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