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Italian Grinder Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad packed with colorful vegetables and savory deli meats, all tossed in a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 head head of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced (various colors)
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
Proteins and Cheese
  • 1 cup salami, cut into strips
  • 1 cup provolone cheese, diced
Dressing
  • ¾ cup Italian dressing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and chop all your veggies: dice the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumbers, and dice the bell peppers.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, bell peppers, and black olives. Mix well.
  3. Toss in the sliced salami and diced provolone cheese.
  4. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and coat everything evenly.
  5. Gently toss the salad until everything is well coated.
  6. Serve immediately or let it chill in the fridge before serving.

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh, seasonal vegetables. Customize the meats and cheeses to your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, but avoid freezing.