This Italian Grinder Salad is a big, bold delicious take on the deli sandwich made with crunchy lettuce plus yummy deli meats, tangy pepperoncini and delicious creamy and tangy dressing. Great for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner, it’s packed with all the favorite grinder flavors, only in a crunchy, fresh salad uniform!
Prep the Ingredients — Chop the romaine or iceberg lettuce into bite-size pieces. Slice the red onion, smoked turkey, chorizo and banana peppers very thin. Mince the tomatoes and grate or chunk the cheese.
Make the Dressing – In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and banana pepper juice until smooth and combined.
Assemble the salad — In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, red onion, smoked turkey, chorizo, tomatoes, banana peppers and cheese.
The Dressing – Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss the salad until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve & Enjoy – Transfer to serving plates and enjoy immediately.