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Italian Sub Salad

Delicious Italian Sub Salad: Two Tasty Ways to Enjoy

Discover this Italian Sub Salad that captures all the comforts of a beloved sandwich without the bread! Enjoy low carb or traditional versions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Low Carb Version
  • 1 head Hearts of Romaine shredded
  • 6 slices Salami or prosciutto
  • 4 oz Provolone or mozzarella
  • 1 cup Cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup Red Pepper sliced
  • 1/4 cup Mild Pepper Rings optional
  • 1/2 cup White Onion sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan or another hard cheese
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil or neutral oil
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt to taste
Traditional Version
  • 8 oz Tri-Color Tortellini cooked and cooled
  • 6 slices Pepperoni or another cured meat
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or natural sweetener
  • 1 cup Marinated Mini Fresh Mozzarella Balls for bursts of flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • airtight container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, shred the hearts of romaine into bite-sized pieces and arrange salami, provolone, mozzarella balls, cucumber, red pepper, and white onion over the romaine.
  2. Lightly sprinkle with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, and brown sugar until combined. Cover and let it chill overnight.
  4. Before serving, either drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, prepare the salad ahead of time and allow it to chill to enhance flavor. Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables or your favorite meats.

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