Description
The Italian Sub Salad deconstructs the classic Italian sub sandwich into a refreshing, colorful salad. This dish features a blend of crisp greens, tangy pickled vegetables, savory cured meats, and creamy cheese, all tossed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette.
Ingredients
▢2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
▢3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
▢1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
▢1 clove minced garlic
▢1/4 tsp teaspoon kosher salt
▢8 cups chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce, chopped
▢6 ounces thin sliced turkey, chopped
▢2 ounces thin slices genoa salami, chopped from about 6 thin slices
▢3 ounces turkey pepperoni, chopped
▢2 ounces Capicola, chopped
▢1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella & provolone mix, low moisture
▢1/3 cup cherry tomato, chopped
▢1/4 cup red onion, sliced
▢1/4 cup pickled pepperoncini or banana peppers, sliced (plus 1 tablespoon brine)
▢1/4 cup black olives, sliced
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon italian seasoning, garlic, salt and 1 tablespoon brine from pepperoncini.
Add a large bowl add the lettuce, turkey, salami, pepperoni, capicola, cheese, tomato, red onion, pepperoncini and black olives.
Drizzle in the dressing when ready to eat and toss to coat.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free croutons or omit them.
- The salad can be customized with additional vegetables or substituted meats and cheeses according to preference.
- Can be adapted to gluten-free, keto, vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 12g (net carbs may vary with substitutions)
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g