TikTok Famous Chopped Italian Grinder Salad
This bold and flavorful Italian deli chopped salad brings all the classic grinder sandwich fillings into one crunchy, creamy bowl - no bread required. It’s perfect as a protein-packed lunch, a light dinner, or even a crowd-pleasing potluck dish.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Small mixing bowl for dressing
- Whisk or fork for blending dressing
- Salad tongs or large spoon for tossing
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce finely chopped
- 1/2 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 200 g sliced Genoa salami, chopped
- 200 g sliced deli ham, chopped
- 200 g sliced turkey breast, chopped
- 150 g provolone cheese, chopped
- 1/2 cup banana peppers chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper to make the creamy Italian dressing.
- Finely chop the iceberg and romaine lettuce and place them into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped Genoa salami, deli ham, turkey breast, and provolone cheese on top of the lettuce.
- Toss in the banana peppers, diced red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss thoroughly until everything is well coated in the dressing.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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Notes
- For extra crunch, chill all ingredients before chopping.
- Swap out the meats or cheeses for your favorites—pepperoni, mozzarella, or even roast beef work great.
- To keep leftovers crisp, store the dressing separately and toss before serving.
- Add cooked pasta or croutons for a heartier variation.