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Italian Sub Salad Two Ways

Italian Sub Salad Two Ways – Refreshing Treat for Any Day

Italian Sub Salad Two Ways is a low-carb treasure featuring tangy meats, creamy cheeses, and crisp veggies, perfect for any summer gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lettuce-Based Salad
  • 4-6 cups chopped hearts of romaine or mixed greens
  • 1 cup diced salami or turkey/ham
  • 1 cup cubed provolone or mozzarella
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers or radishes
  • 1 cup diced red peppers or yellow/orange peppers
  • 1 cup mild pepper rings or pickles
  • ½ cup chopped white onion or red onion
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil or Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup parmesan or any hard cheese
For the Tortellini Version
  • 1 package tri-colored tortellini or cheese-filled
  • 8 ounces mini fresh mozzarella balls or regular mozzarella
Dressing Ingredients
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup olive oil or any neutral oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sugar alternative
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or regular salt

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • tongs
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, layer 4 to 6 cups of chopped hearts of romaine as the crunchy base.
  2. Layer with 1 cup of diced salami, followed by 1 cup of cubed provolone cheese, 1 cup of thinly sliced cucumbers, and 1 cup of diced red peppers.
  3. Sprinkle in 1 cup of mild pepper rings and ½ cup of chopped white onions over the layered ingredients.
  4. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon of black pepper and 1 tablespoon of dried basil over the salad and gently toss.
  5. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Prepare the dressing by whisking together ¼ cup of red wine vinegar, ⅓ cup of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of dried basil, and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
  7. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together just before serving.
  8. Transfer your salad to a serving platter or individual bowls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Chill overnight for deeper flavors. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste. Layer your ingredients for a stunning presentation. Serve dressing on the side for guest customization.

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