Description
A vibrant, refreshing salad that combines all the bold, savory flavors of your favorite Italian sub sandwich, available in low-carb and hearty pasta variations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Hearts of Romaine, Shredded
- ½ lb of Salami, Sliced and Cut into Squares
- ½ lb of Provolone, Sliced and Cut into Squares
- 8oz Package of Marinated Mini Fresh Mozzarella Balls
- 1 Cucumber, Sliced Thin
- 1 Red Pepper, Sliced into Strips
- 1 C of Mild Pepper Rings
- 1 White Onion, Sliced into Strips
- 1 T Black Pepper
- 1 T Dried Basil
- 1 C of Parmesan, Cubed
- ½ lb Pepperoni, Diced
- 1 C Red Wine Vinegar (for dressing)
- ½ C Olive Oil (for dressing)
- 1 T Garlic Powder (for dressing)
- 1 T Dried Basil (for dressing)
- 1 T Brown Sugar (or a natural sweetener, for dressing)
- 2 t Kosher Salt (for dressing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the romaine lettuce and layer it with the sliced peppers, meats, cheeses, onions, and cucumbers in a beautiful pattern.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt and some dried basil or oregano.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a jar and refrigerate overnight.
- Just before serving, toss the whole salad with the dressing or serve on the side.
Notes
Great for meal prep and can be made a day ahead of time. Customizable with different veggies and meats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg