Easy Grinder Salad Recipe In Minutes -

Easy Grinder Salad Recipe In Minutes

This grinder salad recipe brings all the flavors of a classic Italian sub into a delicious hearty salad. Packed with crisp lettuce, fresh and pickled veggies, deli meats and a creamy, tangy dressing, it's a satisfying meal that’s easy to customize. Whether you enjoy it on its own, in a sandwich, tortilla or wrapped in lettuce for a keto-friendly option, this versatile dish offers a quick and flavorful lunch or dinner with minimal prep. Perfect for meal prep or a healthy, hearty bite anytime.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 13

Cook Time 2

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 399kcal

Author Olga Caz

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

8-10 leaves lettuce I combined Romaine and Butter Lettuce
15-18 cherry tomatoes sliced in half
½ small red onion thinly sliced
5 bacon strips cooked until crisp
2 medium pickles fremented cucumber (or your favorite)
½ lb turkey pastrami (breast meat) 8 to 10 ounces
6 ounces cheese of your choice (shredded or chopped) (omit, if you need it dairy free)

Dressing

2 tbsp mayo
1 tbsp yogurt (I opted for plain coconut) as dairy free alternative
1 tbsp pickling juice from fermented cucumbers
½ tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
½ tsp italian seasonings a blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram
½ tsp Dijon mustard
pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and thinly slice the red onion.
Cook the bacon strips until crispy, then break them into smaller pieces.
Chop the fermented cucumbers (or your favorite pickle variety).
Slice the turkey pastrami into strips or chunks.

Make the Dressing:

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, yogurt, pickling juice, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasonings, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Add some cayenne pepper powder if you prefer some heat.
Whisk the ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Salad:

In a large bowl, toss the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onions, bacon, pickled veggies and turkey pastrami together.
Drizzle the dressing over the top, then toss everything again to coat the ingredients evenly.

Add Cheese and Pickles:

Sprinkle the shredded or chopped cheese over the salad. If you're making this dairy-free, simply skip the cheese.

Notes

This salad makes aprox. 4 servings: each serving would be around 250 grams, which is roughly 1.5 to 2 cups per serving.

If you're serving it as a side dish rather than a main meal, it could potentially serve more, around 6 smaller portions.

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