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Italian Grinder Salad

Italian Grinder Salad: A Fresh Twist on Classic Flavors

Enjoy a refreshing Italian Grinder Salad packed with layers of flavor and vibrant ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce Slice into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 oz Salami Thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Ham Thinly sliced
  • 4 oz Fontina Cheese Shaved or thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Pearl Mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Chopped
  • 1/2 cup Peppadew Peppers Chopped
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
For the Croutons
  • 4 slices Country-Style Bread Torn into pieces
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For drizzling
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • salad bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Tear the country-style bread into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper. Bake for 14-16 minutes until golden brown.
  2. While the croutons are baking, prep your salad ingredients: shave Fontina cheese, chop Kalamata olives, and slice the iceberg lettuce and red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, red onion, olives, cherry tomatoes, Fontina, and pearl mozzarella. Add the salami and ham, and toss gently.
  4. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Sprinkle dried oregano and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Divide the salad into serving plates and top with croutons. Garnish with additional Peppadew peppers or fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness. Feel free to customize the meats and cheeses based on your preferences.

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