Easy Grinder Salad

This Easy Grinder Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian grinder sandwich. It’s packed with flavor and perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Combining crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion with thinly sliced ham, salami, and provolone cheese, this salad delivers a satisfying bite. Toss it all with a zesty Italian dressing and enjoy! This versatile salad can be customized with your favorite toppings – add olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra flavor.

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Grinder Salad

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Salad

• 6 oz Salami (I love the Aldi Italiano version)
• 8 oz Fresh mozzarella (Love the Aldi brand here as well)
• 6 cup Romaine (rinsed and chopped)
• 2 Peppers (any color you like, chopped)
• 4 oz Banana pepper (drained and chopped)
• 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)

Dressing

• 1/3 cup Olive oil
• 1/4 cup Lemon juice (fresh is best)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Pink himalayan salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

Make Dressing

• Add 1/3 cup Olive oil, 1/4 cup Lemon juice, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp Honey, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp Pink himalayan salt, and 1/2 tsp Black pepper. You can use right away or store in the fridge and use as you go.

Make Salad

• Prepare 6 oz Salami, 8 oz Fresh mozzarella, 6 cup Romaine, 2 Peppers, 4 oz Banana pepper, 1 cup Tomatoes and toss together in a large bowl. Make sure its all blended well. You can toss in mason jars or another type of portable container to grab and go.

Notes

What to eat with it?

• You can enjoy as a salad alone, add to a wrap or tortilla, or you can mix this up and eat as a side with another main dish or pizza night.