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Italian Sub Salad

Delicious Italian Sub Salad: Two Easy Ways to Enjoy It

This Italian Sub Salad offers a refreshing take on classic flavors with options for low-carb and tortellini variations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Low Carb Version
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce or mixed greens
  • 8 oz Salami or capicola/turkey
  • 4 oz Provolone Cheese or mozzarella
  • 8 oz Marinated Mini Fresh Mozzarella Balls or regular mozzarella
  • 1 Cucumber or bell peppers
  • 1 Red Pepper or yellow/green peppers
  • 1/4 cup Mild Pepper Rings omit for milder salad
  • 1 White Onion or green onions
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil fresh basil can elevate
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino
  • 4 oz Pepperoni or any preferred deli meat
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar or natural sweetener
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
Tortellini Variation
  • 1 package Tri-colored Tortellini cooked and cooled

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, layer the shredded romaine lettuce to form the base. Chop cucumbers and diced salami into bite-sized pieces and add them for crunch and flavor. Include provolone and mozzarella balls, mixing gently to distribute.
  2. Slice the red and yellow peppers into strips. Toss them into the salad bowl with mild pepper rings and white onion. Sprinkle with black pepper and dried basil.
  3. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to meld flavors.
  4. Combine dressing ingredients in a bowl: red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, brown sugar, and kosher salt. Whisk until well blended and chill overnight for best flavor.
  5. When ready to serve, toss the salad with the dressing, or serve the dressing on the side for portion control.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad sit overnight and serve dressing on the side to maintain crispness.

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