Description
This Italian Sub Salad is a hearty and flavorful salad that brings the classic flavors of an Italian sub sandwich to a fresh and vibrant salad bowl. Packed with meats, cheeses, and crisp veggies, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing, it’s a perfect dish for a light meal or a potluck gathering.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 hearts of romaine, chopped
- 1/2 pound salami, chopped
- 1/2 pound provolone, chopped
- 8 oz package mini fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan
- 1 package mini pepperoni
- 1 cucumber, sliced thin
- 1 red pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 cup mild pepper rings
- 1 white onion, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, honey, and salt. Cover and set aside.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, meats, cheeses, veggies, black pepper, and dried basil.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: When ready to serve, toss the salad and drizzle with the prepared dressing.
- Garnish: Serve the salad cold, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with your favorite sub ingredients like olives, artichokes, or roasted red peppers.
- For a lighter version, you can use turkey or chicken instead of salami.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg