Italian Grinder Chopped Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Salad Ingredients
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1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/3 cup chopped banana peppers
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1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
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1/4 lb salami, chopped
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1/4 lb pepperoni, chopped
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1/4 lb turkey, chopped
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1/4 lb provolone cheese, chopped
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
→ Creamy Dressing
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp red wine vinegar
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1 tsp banana pepper juice
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1/2 tsp salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Instructions:
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Add the chopped iceberg lettuce, sliced red onion, banana peppers, grape tomatoes, and all your meats and cheeses to a big mixing bowl. The finer you chop everything, the better it all mixes together!
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In a small bowl or jar, mix together the mayo, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, garlic powder, oregano, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add a few twists of black pepper to taste.
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Pour your freshly made dressing over the salad mixture. Make sure to get it all in there - this dressing makes the salad!
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Toss everything together really well until all ingredients are coated with the creamy dressing. Serve it up right away while everything is fresh and crunchy!
# Notes:
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This salad is inspired by the viral TikTok grinder sandwich
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For meal prep, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve
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The salad tastes even better after sitting for about 30 minutes