Description
This Italian Grinder Salad is a quick and flavorful cold salad combining crisp iceberg lettuce, zesty banana peppers, ripe grape tomatoes, savory salami, turkey, provolone cheese, and a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish, it comes together in just 20 minutes with fresh ingredients and bold Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 head (5-6 cups) iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup banana peppers, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 4 ounces salami, chopped
- 4 slices turkey, chopped
- 4 slices provolone cheese, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons banana pepper juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is creamy and smooth.
- Mix Salad Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, add the chopped iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, chopped banana peppers, halved grape tomatoes, chopped salami, chopped turkey slices, chopped provolone cheese, and grated parmesan cheese. Gently toss to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss well to coat all the salad ingredients evenly with the dressing, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste. Enjoy this vibrant, savory Italian-style salad as a main or side dish.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best flavor.
- If you prefer a lighter dressing, reduce the mayonnaise or substitute with Greek yogurt.
- For added crunch, consider adding sliced cucumbers or bell peppers.
- This salad is best served fresh; storing it with dressing may cause the lettuce to wilt.
- You can customize the meats and cheeses to your liking, such as using ham or mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
