Italian Grinder Salad: Chopped Sub Salad

Embark on a flavor adventure with my irresistible Grinder Salad recipe. Packed with fresh greens, savory meats, hearty cheeses, a blend of authentic Italian ingredients, and a zesty dressing, this chopped sub salad delivers a symphony of delicious flavors in every bite. Discover the art of salad making with expert tips and tricks, guaranteed to make your tastebuds thank you.

While I love any (and every) type of salad, chopped Italian sub salads have a special place in my heart. They are just so incredibly flavorful and super fun to eat. Since all the ingredients are chopped and bite-sized, I love that you get a little bit of everything in each and every bite!

• 8 Cups Chopped Lettuce – rinsed, dried & chopped
• 8-10 ounces Salami – diced or sliced into matchsticks
• 5 ounces Provolone – diced
• 5 ounces Mini Mozzarella Balls – drained & cut in half
• 1 (7 ounce) Jar Roasted Red Peppers – drained & sliced (or 1 large red bell peppers, sliced)
• 1 medium Cucumber – cut in half, seeded & sliced
• ½ medium Red Onion – peeled & thinly sliced
• 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes – cut in half
• ½ Cup Kalamata Olives – pitted & cut in half
• 10 Large Basil Leaves – chiffonade (sliced into thin ribbons)

• 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1-2 TBS Lemon Juice – freshly squeezed, or more to taste
• 2 TBS Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 clove Garlic – minced
• 3/4 tsp Homemade Italian Seasoning (or ½ tsp Dried Oregano)
• 1-3 tsp Honey – to taste (optional)
• To Taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper