Italian Grinder Salad
Servings 2
Equipment
- Sharp Knife
- Glass Jar with Lid
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
Creamy Parmesan Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh parmesan very finely grated
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- Pinch of sugar
- Pinch of oregano
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients:
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce finely chopped or shredded
- 2 cups romaine lettuce finely chopped or shredded
- 3 large slices of pepperoni sliced into strips
- 3 large slices of genoa salami sliced into strips
- 2 slices provolone cheese sliced into strips
- 4 cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ red onion sliced thinly (soak in ice water for 10 minutes if the flavor is too strong)
- ¼ cup pepperoncini rings sliced into strips
- ¼ cup homemade croutons
- Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the creamy parmesan dressing by combining the mayonnaise, finely grated parmesan, red wine vinegar, garlic, sugar, oregano, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste in a small glass jar. Seal with an airtight lid and shake well; set aside to allow flavors time to mingle.
- Make the salad by combining the lettuces in a large bowl. Top with pepperoni, salami, and cheese slices along with the tomatoes, onion, pepperoncini, and croutons.
- Serve the salad by drizzling some of the well-shaken creamy parmesan dressing on top, to taste, then toss to coat evenly.
- Top with crushed red pepper flakes and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with the remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy.