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Italian Grinder Salad

A refreshing and hearty salad inspired by the classic Italian grinder sandwich, featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, meats, and a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red onion thinly sliced
Meat and Cheese
  • 4 oz salami sliced
  • 4 oz capicola sliced
  • 4 oz provolone cheese sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  2. Add the sliced salami, capicola, and provolone cheese to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad by adding other ingredients like olives, peppers, or different types of cheese.

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