High Protein Italian Grinder Salad
High Protein Italian Grinder Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 8 ounces deli chicken breast, chopped
- 4 ounces lean turkey pepperoni, chopped
- 5 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup banana peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella, shredded
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons low fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all salad ingredients: Shred the romaine lettuce, thinly slice the red onion, chop the cucumber, halve or chop the cherry tomatoes, chop the deli chicken breast into small cubes, chop the lean turkey pepperoni into small pieces, chop the banana peppers, and measure out the shredded reduced fat mozzarella. Ensure all ingredients are chopped small for optimal flavor in every bite.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the light mayonnaise, low fat Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until a smooth and creamy dressing is formed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the prepared salad ingredients: shredded romaine lettuce, chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, thin-sliced red onion, chopped banana peppers, chopped deli chicken breast, chopped lean turkey pepperoni, and shredded reduced-fat mozzarella.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Pour the prepared creamy dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Using two large spoons or tongs, thoroughly toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High Protein Italian Grinder Salad
For the Salad
- 8 ounces deli chicken breast, chopped
- 4 ounces lean turkey pepperoni, chopped
- 5 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup banana peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella, shredded
For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons low fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all salad ingredients: Shred the romaine lettuce, thinly slice the red onion, chop the cucumber, halve or chop the cherry tomatoes, chop the deli chicken breast into small cubes, chop the lean turkey pepperoni into small pieces, chop the banana peppers, and measure out the shredded reduced fat mozzarella. Ensure all ingredients are chopped small for optimal flavor in every bite.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the light mayonnaise, low fat Greek yogurt, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until a smooth and creamy dressing is formed.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the prepared salad ingredients: shredded romaine lettuce, chopped cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, thin-sliced red onion, chopped banana peppers, chopped deli chicken breast, chopped lean turkey pepperoni, and shredded reduced-fat mozzarella.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Pour the prepared creamy dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Using two large spoons or tongs, thoroughly toss all the ingredients together until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Let the salad sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
⏱️ 10 min