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Grinder Salad
This Grinder Salad recipe is inspired by the classic New England sandwich. Featuring crisp lettuce, salty deli meats, and creamy cheese.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 20 min👤 Dorothy Bigelow📖 dashfordinner
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●pot
- ●bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the vegetables. Start by first preparing the vegetable ingredients as outlined in the ingredients list (shred the lettuce, slice the onions, quarter the tomatoes, etc.).
2
Chop the meat and cheese. The goal is to chop the meat and cheese into small squares or rectangles. This is easily done by placing them in a pile, then slicing both vertically and horizontally. You can also use a veggie chopper for this.
3
Assemble the salad. Add the lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, pickled banana peppers, deli meats, cheese, and shredded parmesan to a very large bowl (I sometimes use my stock pot – you’ll need a lot of room!).
4
Toss the salad. Use a pair of tongs or salad forks to toss the salad together until well combined.
5
Prepare the dressing. Add the mayo, red wine vinegar, calabrian chili paste or pesto (if using), garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl or glass jar. Stir well to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
red wine vinegar2 tablespoonsgarlic powder1 teaspoondried oregano1 teaspoon
6
Add the dressing to the salad. Pour most of the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat everything in the dressing. If you desire more dressing, add the rest and toss again. Some people like a creamy salad, and some like it a little less creamy, which is why I recommend holding some back at first.
7
Serve and enjoy. Grinder salad tastes best when enjoyed right away, but you can chill it before serving if preferred.
Nutrition Facts
calories
309 kcal
fat Content
24 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
1304 mg
protein Content
18 g
trans Fat Content
0.4 g
cholesterol Content
56 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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