Description
All the flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich transformed into a satisfying chopped salad with meats, cheese, vegetables, and tangy Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz Genoa salami, diced
- 4 oz deli ham or capicola, diced
- 3 oz pepperoni, diced
- 4 oz provolone cheese, cubed
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup banana peppers, sliced
- 3/4 cup black olives, halved
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Dice salami, ham, and pepperoni into 1/4-inch cubes.
- 2. Cube both cheeses into similar-sized pieces, patting fresh mozzarella dry.
- 3. Chop both lettuces into bite-sized pieces.
- 4. Halve cherry tomatoes, slice onion thinly, and prepare peppers and olives.
- 5. Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes with 1 tablespoon pepperoncini juice.
- 6. Layer lettuce in large bowl, then add meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
- 7. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently but thoroughly.
- 8. Let rest 10-15 minutes for flavors to meld.
- 9. Toss once more and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Store covered in refrigerator up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep dressing separate. Best served within 24 hours for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g