

I had a block of smoked cheddar that was amazing, but mozzarella, provolone, parmesan or any type of cheddar would be great. I used peperoncini, red onion and tomatoes but I think this would be amazing with the addition of olives, bell peppers and pickles. Basically whatever you would put on a sub sandwich would be great in this salad. I used turkey and salami, but this would also be amazing with capicola, prosciutto, ham … whatever you have! If you’re not a huge mayonnaise fan, this would also be good with plain Greek yogurt. My favorites are Hellman’s or Primal Kitchen. Tips for Making the Perfect Italian Grinder Salad But this would really be good with any deli meat or cheese or vegetables you love. I used lettuce, tomato, onion, peperoncini, turkey, salami and cheese. Basically just throw all your favorite sandwich ingredients into a salad. It’s super similar to the Sub in a Tub you can get from Jersey Mike’s. They add just the right about of tanginess to complement the creaminess of the dressing. The secret ingredient that makes it special are the banana peppers or peperoncini. The dressing for this salad is just a few simple ingredients you probably already have: mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and some spices. It’s an Italian sandwich that’s all about the lettuce mixture you put on top.

I’m sure you’ve seen the viral Italian grinder sandwich on TikTok right now. And I agree … this might have to be a weekly staple. I knew I had a winner with this recipe when Pat took one bite and said “we need to make this every week”. This Italian Grinder Salad is the salad version of the viral Tik Tok sandwich! It’s basically all the ingredients of an Italian sub made into a creamy and delicious salad.
