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Viral Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)

A vibrant bowl of grinder salad featuring chopped lettuce, cubed ham, salami, red onion, and bell peppers.
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Make the popular TikTok grinder salad at home. This hearty, low-carb salad captures the flavor of an Italian sub with deli meats, provolone cheese, peppers, and a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup salami, chopped
  • 1/2 cup turkey breast, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ham, chopped
  • 1 cup provolone cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 1/3 cup banana peppers, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup croutons (optional)
  • For the Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (for creaminess)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise until fully combined and emulsified. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the salad base: Place the finely chopped iceberg lettuce into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the fillings: Add the chopped salami, turkey, ham, provolone cheese, banana peppers, red onion, tomatoes, and olives to the bowl with the lettuce.
  4. Toss the salad: Pour about half of the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together until the lettuce and fillings are evenly coated. Add more dressing as needed to reach your desired level of coating.
  5. Serve immediately: Divide the salad among serving bowls. Top with croutons, if using. This salad is great for a quick dinner or as part of your meal planning for the week.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, skip the croutons. This salad works well with a keto meal plan.
  • You can substitute the dressing ingredients with a store-bought Italian vinaigrette if you need a faster option than what a sous-vide precision cooker offers for other recipes.
  • Use high-quality deli meats for the best flavor in this deli meat salad.

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