Description
A refreshing and hearty Grinder Salad featuring shredded iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, white cheddar, a mix of deli meats, and a tangy homemade dressing with red wine vinegar and pepperoncini juice. Perfect for a quick, flavorful lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- ½ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped white cheddar
- ½ cup chopped turkey (or chicken)
- ½ cup chopped ham
- ⅓ cup sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup chopped pepperoncini
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons juice from pepperoncini jar
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 – 2 tablespoons water, if needed to thin the dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the salad base: Add the shredded iceberg lettuce to a large bowl, then top it with halved cherry tomatoes, chopped white cheddar, chopped turkey or chicken, chopped ham, sliced red onion, and chopped pepperoncini, layering the ingredients evenly.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini juice, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to blend all the flavors together. If the dressing is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss everything together gently to coat the salad evenly with the dressing. Serve immediately for the best fresh taste.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken as a protein substitute depending on preference.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control the heat level of the dressing.
- For a lighter dressing, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add water gradually to avoid making the dressing too thin.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grinder Salad, iceberg lettuce salad, deli meat salad, quick salad, no-cook salad, tangy salad dressing
