Description
A refreshing and hearty Italian Grinder Salad packed with fresh vegetables, meats, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup salami, sliced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the sliced salami, provolone cheese, pepperoncini, and olives to the bowl.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and cheese or substitute with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Grinder Salad, salad recipe, Italian salad, healthy salad