Italian Loaded Grinder Salad
A creamy, tangy, and crunchy Italian grinder salad packed with deli meats, provolone, and fresh veggies. This TikTok viral chopped salad is perfect for an easy high-protein lunch or meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Chef's knife
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce finely shredded
- 4 oz deli turkey thickly sliced, chopped
- 4 oz smoked turkey salami chopped
- 4 oz pepperoni chopped
- 4 oz provolone cheese cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In the bottom of a massive salad bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, Italian seasoning, fresh garlic, a pinch of salt, and lots of black pepper. Whisk until it is completely smooth.
- Chop the turkey, salami, pepperoni, and provolone into bite-sized pieces. Drop them straight into the dressing at the bottom of the bowl. Let them hang out there while you prep the rest of the salad so they absorb the flavor.
- Finely shred the iceberg lettuce. You want it cut into ribbons. Slice the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and pepperoncini.
- Add the vegetables to the bowl on top of the meats. Use large tongs to toss aggressively, making sure the dressing coats every single piece of lettuce.
- Portion onto plates. Grind a little extra black pepper over the top right before eating.
