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Chopped Italian Grinder Salad

Casey Rooney
This chopped Italian grinder salad is the viral chopped salad you need to try! Inspired by the classic grinder sandwich, this cold salad is loaded with crisp lettuce, Italian meats, cheese, and a tangy dressing. It tastes just like an authentic Italian sub -- minus the bread!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the dressing

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp pepperoncini juice juice from the jar
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

For the salad

  • 1 large head of iceberg lettuce, chopped or sliced
  • 1/2-1 cup pepperoncini (sliced) or banana pepper rings1
  • cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced or sliced
  • 4-6 slices Provolone cheese, chopped
  • 10-12 slices salami, chopped about 1/2 cup to 1 cup (See Note 1)
  • 6 slices ham/turkey/assorted deli meat about 1/2 cup to 1 cup (See Note 1)
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Make the dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Assemble the salad: Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  • Finish: Drizzle on the dressing and toss well. Add lots of freshly ground black pepper to finish. Note: Dress the salad right before you are ready to serve. Otherwise, it will get soggy.

Notes

Note 1: Feel free to mix and match the deli meats however you like!