italian grinder salad

Grinder sandwich pasta salad takes the picnic classic and turns it into a full on meal with all the flavors of your favorite sub sandwiches. This hearty pasta salad features a blend of chopped deli meats, cheeses and hoagie vegetables tossed in a tangy combination of mayo and vinegar.

Grinder Sandwich Pasta Salad

lb rotini pasta

lettuce

pickled banana peppers (+ 1 tbsp of the brine)

provolone cheese (roughly chopped)

onion

deli turkey (chopped)

hard salami (chopped)

deli ham (chopped)

mayonnaise

red wine vinegar

salt & pepper (to taste)

oregano

red pepper flakes (optional)

Cook the pasta in salted water according to the instructions on the package. When done, transfer it to a strainer and run it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it. Set it aside.

To a large mixing bowl add the mayo, vinegar, seasonings, and brine. Whisk together until evenly combined.

Add the cooled, cooked pasta to the bowl and gently toss until it&#39;s all evenly coated.

Add the remaining ingredients, gently tossing again just until combined.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

This Italian Grinder Salad is a low carb version of the TikTok viral grinder sandwich! Made with crunchy lettuce, savory deli meats, provolone and parmesan cheese, and a creamy, tangy dressing ... this fresh and colorful salad is full of different textures and flavors that make it absolutely irresistible.  

Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)

iceberg lettuce, finely chopped

red onion, thinly sliced

banana peppers

grape tomatoes

lb salami, chopped

lb pepperoni, chopped

lb turkey, chopped

lb provolone cheese, chopped

parmesan cheese

tbsp red wine vinegar

tsp banana pepper juice

garlic powder

tsp salt

Pepper,

First add the iceberg lettuce, red onion, banana peppers, grape tomatoes, salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone cheese, and parmesan cheese to a large mixing bowl.

Next in a small bowl or jar combine the mayo, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, oregano, and salt until smooth. Season with black pepper to taste.

Pour the dressing over the lettuce mixture. Toss the salad thoroughly until all salad ingredients are combined.

That was fantastic!! I just finished it for dinner!! I could eat twice as much since I didn't have all the carbs from bread,  lol! The dressing is really a must for that authentic sub taste!

Just made this salad and had a hard time not eating the whole bowl myself!! So good😊 I made it exactly according to the recipe but did add diced cucumbers.

Love this as a side or a meal. Excellent taste! The second time I made it, I didn't have provolone or parmesan, so I chopped up slices of pepper jack and it was still delish! Love the added spice as well. Def adding to our favorites 😍

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This Italian Grinder Salad is a low carb version of the TikTok viral grinder sandwich! Made with crunchy lettuce, savory deli meats, provolone and parmesan cheese, and a creamy, tangy dressing … this fresh and colorful salad is full of different textures and flavors that make it absolutely irresistible.

Crunchy greens, juicy tomatoes, and a medley of meats and cheeses are drizzled in a delicious creamy dressing to make this Italian Grinder Salad.

Grinder Salad

greens

½ medium red onion (sliced very thin, about ½ cup)

grape tomatoes (sliced in half)

pepperoncini peppers (about 10 peppers worth)

turkey (chopped bite-size)

salami (sliced thin and chopped bite-size)

prosciutto (chopped bite-size)

cheese

Parmesan cheese (freshly shredded)

red pepper flakes (adjust

juice peppers

red wine vinegar (adjust

garlic (minced)

Parmesan cheese

Italian seasonings

salt

black pepper (adjust to taste)

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, turkey, ham, salami, prosciutto, cheddar or provolone, and Parmesan. Toss with tongs to combine.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pepperoncini juice, vinegar, garlic, Parmesan, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste the dressing and adjust the vinegar for more tanginess, if desired. Adjust the salt and pepper, as desired.

When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss with tongs to coat. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and serve immediately.

Excellent salad and love the dressing!    Paired with a pizza for Super Bowl!

Loved the dressing on this salad. Punchy and vibrant. It made the salad.

A low-carb, keto-friendly twist on the viral grinder sandwich—bold, creamy, and perfect for lunch, potlucks, or easy dinner.

Easy Grinder Salad Recipe

black pepper

Italian seasoning

garlic

pepperoncini pepper liquid

iceberg lettuce

Brussels sprouts

salami

deli ham

provolone cheese

red onion

pepperoncini peppers

red pepper flakes (optional,

black pepper (optional,

combine

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

Stir in ½ cup grated parmesan cheese. Cover and chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the salad.

Dressing

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.

toss

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is well coated with the dressing.

serve

Garnish with red pepper flakes and freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.

Salad

One of our favorite salads! I make a batch for our lunches for the week and we love the tangy, spicy, creamy dressing.

I decided to try this salad tonight and it did not disappoint.

Let me start by saying the salad was delish.
Here is my only complaint, in this (and mostly all of your) recipe, you seem to seriously fudge on the times. I'm sure it seems better to trick the reader into thinking it can be "done" in 15 minutes. But seriously, hit the timer, collect all the ingredients, make the dressing, shred the lettuce and Brussels sprouts, cut all the meat and cheese slices, halve the tomatoes, mix together., hit the timer.... way more than 15 minutes.
Step 2 "In a large mixing bowl, add all of the "prepared" salad ingredients." So "prepping" all the ingredients is not counted in the "prep" time?
I'm sure making everything sound quick and easy "sells" hit and email subscriptions, but when I'm making dinner for my wife and we want to eat at 6, it would help if the recipe I start at five doesn't take until 7 to complete.
PS I was in restaurants for 23 years, so I am good with a knife and cooking, I feel sorry for the novice cook who may be trying your recipes out for the first time.
Feel free to respond back to my email, I curious if you feel my comments were valid or not.

LOVE this recipe.  Next time I will double the amount of cherry tomatoes, as there didn't seem to be enough to go around.  I also cut the salami down to 8 ounces and added 4 ounces of mortadella for a bit more variety.  Very tasty.

This salad was DELICIOUS!  Perfect for keto!!  I am definitely putting that amazing dressing in my salad dressing repertoire!  Like others, I kept the dressing separate from the salad as I am making several meals out of this bowl.  Can't wait to try your other salad! Thank you! ❤️

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 recipe is crazy good! What a great idea, a breadless sub! I added some mortadella to the salad, and some minced cherry peppers to the dressing. I also drizzled a thin ribbon of Italian fig balsamic to the salad before dressing it. Also, it helps to pick through the shaved brussel sprouts to take out the hard stem pieces. Fantastic!

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This grinder salad is a deconstructed version of the classic sandwich, made with lettuce, brussels sprouts, salami, ham, provolone, and fresh veggies. It’s all coated in a creamy, savory dressing that you won’t be able to get enough of!

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