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Italian Chopped Grinder Salad

This hearty Italian Chopped Grinder Salad Recipe is the perfect high protein, no-cook lunch or dinner.  With crunchy lettuce, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, nitrate-free genoa salami, and a homemade Italian vinaigrette, this chopped salad tastes like your favorite Italian deli sandwich without the hoagie roll.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 salads
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 455
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 6 cups romaine (chopped)
  • 1 cup cucumbers (chopped)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini or sliced banana peppers
  • 1 cup chickpeas
  • 8 slices nitrate free salami (chopped)
  • 16 slices ham, turkey or deli meat of choice (chopped)
  • 4 slices provolone (chopped)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar (I also love it with balsamic vinegar)
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp dijon
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper

Equipment

  • bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Mix ingredients for dressing, adding in a pinch of salt and pepper.  Add in 1-2 tablespoons of water.  Mix well.  Taste and adjust as needed.
  2. Toss chopped romaine with cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, and chopped deli meat into a large bowl.  When you are ready to eat, portion lettuce mixture into plates.  Top with banana peppers and provolone cheese.
  3. Add homemade dressing right before serving and toss well.