Italian Sub Salad 🥗🇮🇹

This Italian Sub Salad is a vibrant and hearty dish that captures all the flavors of a classic Italian sub in an easy-to-make salad form. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side for your next picnic! With a zesty dressing and colorful ingredients, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing.

Ingredients

For the salad

• 4 cups of mixed salad greens (spring mix, arugula, or romaine)
• 1/2 pound of genoa salami, sliced into strips
• 1/2 pound of ham, sliced into strips
• 1/2 pound of provolone cheese, cubed
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup of pepperoncini peppers, sliced (or whole for garnish)
• 1/2 cup of black olives, pitted and sliced (kalamata or green)
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

For the dressing

• 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a large bowl, toss together the mixed salad greens, salami, ham, provolone cheese, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, black olives, red onion, and cucumber until evenly combined.

🥗 For a more layered presentation, you can arrange the ingredients in neat rows over the greens. This will make the salad visually stunning!

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.

• Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.

🍋 You can adjust the acidity of the dressing by adding more vinegar or a splash of lemon juice if you prefer a zingier flavor.

• Garnish with fresh basil leaves for an added touch of flavor and color.

Variations

• Low-carb: Skip the cheese and add more veggies like bell peppers and zucchini for a veggie-packed salad.
• Vegan: Substitute the salami and ham with marinated tofu or chickpeas and use a vegan cheese alternative or omit cheese entirely.
• Spicy kick: Add sliced jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes to the salad for that extra heat!
• Pasta addition: Mix in cooked pasta, such as rotini or fusilli, for a heartier salad that’s perfect as a main dish.

Enjoy your Italian Sub Salad as a delicious, colorful meal that brings all the flavors of an Italian deli right to your table! 🥳✨