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Grinder Salad Recipe – Quick Low-Carb Deli Flavor in 20 Mins

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This grinder salad is a low-carb version of the viral Italian grinder sandwich. It features your favorite sandwich ingredients like crunchy lettuce, fresh veggies, savory deli meats, and Italian cheese all tossed in a creamy tangy dressing. Use this recipe to make mason jar salads by adding the homemade dressing to the bottom and filling it with toppings.

Ingredients

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Grinder Salad:

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 8 slices provolone cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 pound sliced ham, chopped
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced sopprasetta salami, chopped
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced genoa salami, chopped

Creamy Italian Dressing:

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini liquid
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Crushed red pepper and cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Add the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and stir to combine.

2. Slice and chop all of the veggies and meat. Add the shredded lettuce to a bowl and top it with the ham, salami, cheese, onion, pepperoncini, and tomatoes. Toss with the dressing and serve right away.

3. Alternatively, make meal prep mason jar salads by dividing the dressing into individual mason jars. Top with the hearty toppings first including the peppers, tomatoes, and onions, then add the meats and cheese, and finish with the shredded lettuce. Store for up to 5 days then turn it over into a bowl before serving.

Notes

If preparing ahead of time, keep ingredients layered and undressed in mason jars for optimal texture.

Adjust the amount of jalapeños or red pepper flakes for heat preference.

Use deli turkey or chicken instead of salami for a lighter version.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/grinder-salad/