Can I customise my salad?

Certainly! The grinder salad trend is incredibly versatile. Customise it by adding or removing ingredients to suit your preferences. Try different meats, cheeses, veggies, and dressings for a unique flavor that matches your taste.

Can I make a vegetarian or vegan grinder salad?

For a vegetarian grinder salad, swap meat with plant-based alternatives like marinated tofu or tempeh, or omit it altogether. Add more veggies such as cucumbers, marinated white beans, and artichoke hearts. Vegans can replace cheese with their preferred dairy-free alternatives.

Can I prepare the salad in advance?

Make the grinder salad ahead of time, but avoid tossing it until you're ready to eat. Prep the vegetables, meats, and dressing in separate containers and store them in the fridge. When you're ready to enjoy, simply combine everything for a fresh and hassle-free grinder salad.

Healthier Italian Grinder Salad

Name: Italian Grinder Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 cups shredded cos (romaine) lettuce; 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast; 1/2 a red onion, sliced; 1 can chickpeas, rinsed + drained; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (mild peppers); 1/2 cup shaved parmesan or romano cheese; 1/2 cup plain greek yoghurt; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Pinch of black pepper, to taste

Description

This Italian grinder salad is a lightened up version of the viral Tok Tok sandwich! It's basically all the ingredients of an Italian sub served antipasto style with a creamy yoghurt dressing.

Ingredients

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6 cups shredded cos (romaine) lettuce
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
1/2 a red onion, sliced
1 can chickpeas, rinsed + drained
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (mild peppers)
1/2 cup shaved parmesan or romano cheese

Grinder dressing:

1/2 cup plain greek yoghurt
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

To start, you'll just wash and chop all of your ingredients.
Add the lettuce, tomatoes, shredded chicken, red onion, chickpeas, pepperoncini peppers and shaved parmesan of the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
In a medium bowl whisk together the yoghurt, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the salad, toss until well combined then serve. Best enjoyed right away.

Notes

Store: This grinder salad is the best eaten immediately for maximum crunch. However leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Chop
Cuisine: Italian