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Chopped Italian Sub Salad featuring lettuce, meats, cheese, and zesty dressing.

Italian Sub Salad (Chopped)

A crunchy, creamy chopped salad packed with classic Italian sub ingredients, perfect for meal prep and customizable for every palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Party Food, Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups Romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped Mix for extra crunch
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoncini, sliced For extra tang
Meats and Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Salami, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Ham, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pepperoni, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Provolone cheese, chopped Or mozzarella if preferred
  • optional Olives, shredded carrots, or chopped cucumber Optional but recommended
Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Mayonnaise For a creamy base
  • 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely grated Or a pinch of garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Add to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  2. Chop the lettuce into small pieces and add it to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Toss in the chopped cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced pepperoncini, salami, ham, pepperoni, and chopped provolone cheese.
Assembly
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure everything is coated.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more pepper or pepperoncini juice to enhance the flavor.

Notes

For meal prep, chop ingredients ahead, but store dressing separately to maintain crunch. Customize with additional ingredients as desired.