Description
This Italian Grinder Salad takes everything you love about a classic deli sandwich and turns it into a fresh, flavor-packed salad. Piled high with crisp lettuce, salty meats, tangy pepperoncini, juicy tomatoes, and creamy provolone, this salad is tossed with a bold homemade dressing that delivers all the flavor — no bread required. Perfect for a quick lunch, hearty dinner, or potluck dish, this no-cook recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with minimal prep and maximum impact.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of iceberg or romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 4 oz salami, thinly sliced
- 4 oz turkey, thinly sliced
- 4 oz ham, thinly sliced
- 4 oz provolone cheese, sliced into strips
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: shaved parmesan, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley
2 . For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop lettuce and pat dry thoroughly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
- Slice deli meats and cheese into thin ribbons.
- Combine lettuce, onion, tomatoes, pepperoncini, meats, and cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and optional toppings before serving.
Notes
- Chill the salad bowl before serving for extra crunch.
- Add crushed red pepper or fresh herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve with garlic knots or soup for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg