Description
A high-protein, low-carb Italian grinder salad packed with bold flavors and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cups iceberg lettuce, sliced into 1/4-inch strips and halved
- 25 turkey pepperoni slices, chopped
- 5 thin deli turkey slices, chopped
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, diced
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup grape tomatoes, quartered (optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for about 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry
2. Slice iceberg lettuce into thin strips and chop into bite-sized pieces
3. Chop turkey pepperoni, deli turkey, and pepperoncini as needed
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar, then season with salt and pepper
5. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, meats, pepperoncini, onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese
6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine
7. Season with additional pepper if desired and serve immediately
Notes
Soaking the onions helps reduce their sharpness for a milder flavor
You can skip tomatoes to keep carbs even lower
Add extra protein like grilled chicken if desired
Best served fresh as lettuce can wilt after dressing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 202.6 kcal
- Sugar: 3.7 g
- Sodium: 971.6 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 15.2 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg