Print

Viral Italian Grinder Salad (Chopped Sub Salad)

A heaping plate of creamy grinder salad featuring chopped lettuce, red meat pieces, and a thick dressing.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Make the viral TikTok Grinder Salad at home. This chopped sub salad delivers all the bold, tangy flavors of an Italian sandwich using crisp lettuce, deli meats, and cheese, all tossed in a creamy, homemade Italian dressing. It is a quick, low-carb meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound mixed deli meats (salami, pepperoni, ham, or turkey), chopped
  • 6 ounces provolone cheese, chopped
  • 8 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini or banana pepper rings, chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the main ingredients: Place the chopped deli meats, chopped provolone cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, and chopped pepperoncini into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine: Pour the prepared creamy Italian dressing over the salad ingredients.
  4. Toss well: Gently toss all ingredients together until the lettuce and meats are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Serve immediately: Serve this hearty chopped sub salad right away for the best crunch.

Notes

  • For a low-carb or keto grinder salad, serve as is.
  • If you prefer a sandwich experience, serve the salad mixture on hoagie rolls or sub rolls.
  • You can meal prep the components separately and dress just before eating to maintain crispness.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookingbyjade.com/grinder-salad-chopped-sub-salad-recipe/