It’s like your favorite deli sub ditched the bread and got a glow-up . Think layers of crispy lettuce, your favorite meats, and a creamy dressing all in this yummy Grinder Salad form!
A Reader’s Review
So easy and delicious!!! This is going to be my lunch for the next week and I will add the dressing just before eating it.
This Salad Has No Business Being This Good!
- Low-Carb: All the flavors of your favorite grinder sandwich without the bread. It’s keto-friendly magic!
- That Dressing, Though! My creamy, garlicky, tangy dressing is next-level! You’ll want to put it on everything.
- Incredible Flavor: This grinder salad doesn’t just taste good, it slaps ! With a combo of all of my favorite meats, I know you’ll love this antipasto salad too!
Grinder Salad Ingredients
- Add More Veggies: Try bell peppers, cucumbers, or kalamata olives to the mix!
- Lettuce Swap: Try using shredded cabbage instead of Brussels sprouts or chopped romaine lettuce instead of iceberg.
- Crunch Factor: Toss in croutons for a satisfying crunch and that classic “sub” vibe.
- Mix Up the Deli Meats: I’ve also tried using pepperoni, prosciutto, turkey, or roast beef, and it’s just as delicious!
- Add Avocado : Adding in avocados will bring a cool, creamy texture to the grinder salad.
- Lighter Dressing Option : If you’d like to use a lighter dressing that doesn’t use mayo, try my homemade Italian dressing instead of making this creamy one!
How to Make Grinder Salad
Don’t wait another minute – get your hands on those ingredients and treat yourself to an Italian grinder salad experience like no other! Not a salad person? Make my Grinder Sliders for the same great flavor in sandwich form.
- Grinder Salad Dressing: Add the mayonnaise , red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic, and pepperoncini pepper liquid to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Stir in the Parmesan cheese. Cover and chill in the fridge while you prepare the salad.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the iceberg lettuce, Brussels sprouts, salami, ham, provolone, red onion, pepperoncinis (banana peppers), and grape tomatoes.
- Toss and Serve: Add the dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp. Toss gently to coat when ready to eat. Garnish with red pepper flakes and freshly cracked black pepper, and serve immediately.
Storing Leftovers
This grinder salad is best enjoyed fresh. Brussels sprouts help it last longer, but the lettuce can get soggy. For best results, store the salad and dressing separately until ready to eat.
- In the Refrigerator: Store the leftover salad in an airtight container then fridge for up to 2 days.
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Dressing
- ▢ 1 cup mayonnaise
- ▢ 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ▢ 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ▢ 3 tablespoons pepperoncini pepper liquid
- ▢ ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salad
- ▢ 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- ▢ 2 cups shredded or thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
- ▢ 12 ounces sliced salami
- ▢ 8 ounces chopped deli ham
- ▢ 8 slices chopped provolone cheese
- ▢ ½ cup chopped red onion
- ▢ ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- ▢ 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ▢ red pepper flakes optional, for garnish
- ▢ freshly cracked black pepper optional, for garnish
Instructions
Dressing
- Add 1 cup mayonnaise , 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar , 1 teaspoon kosher salt , ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper , 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning , 2 teaspoons minced garlic , and 3 tablespoons pepperoncini pepper liquid to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese . Cover and chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad.
Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, add 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce , 2 cups shredded or thinly sliced Brussels sprouts , 12 ounces sliced salami , 8 ounces chopped deli ham , 8 slices chopped provolone cheese , ½ cup chopped red onion , ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers , and 1 cup halved grape tomatoes .
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated with the dressing.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
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Easy Grinder Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons pepperoncini pepper liquid
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salad
- 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups shredded or thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
- 12 ounces sliced salami
- 8 ounces chopped deli ham
- 8 slices chopped provolone cheese
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- red pepper flakes optional, for garnish
- freshly cracked black pepper optional, for garnish
Instructions
Dressing
- Add 1 cup mayonnaise , 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar , 1 teaspoon kosher salt , ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper , 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning , 2 teaspoons minced garlic , and 3 tablespoons pepperoncini pepper liquid to a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
- Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese . Cover and chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad.
Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, add 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce , 2 cups shredded or thinly sliced Brussels sprouts , 12 ounces sliced salami , 8 ounces chopped deli ham , 8 slices chopped provolone cheese , ½ cup chopped red onion , ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers , and 1 cup halved grape tomatoes .
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated with the dressing.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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