Viral Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)
Make the viral Italian Grinder Salad, a low-carb, chopped version of the classic Italian sub sandwich. This recipe delivers bold, tangy flavors and satisfying crunch in under 15 minutes, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or healthy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced salami
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 cup sliced ham
- 1/4 cup Italian Grinder Dressing (recipe below)
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Homemade Grinder Dressing first. Combine all dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well until emulsified. Set aside.
- Chop all the fresh vegetables: romaine lettuce, iceberg lettuce, red onion, and peppers. Place them in a large bowl.
- Add the deli meats (salami, pepperoni, ham) and provolone cheese to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Pour the prepared Italian Grinder Dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss everything together thoroughly until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Divide the salad into serving bowls. Top each serving with shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Notes
- For meal prep, store the dressing separately and combine just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
- You can substitute the meats with turkey or roast beef for a different flavor profile.
- This recipe is naturally low carb and high protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 1150
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 75