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Italian Sub Salad Two Ways Recipe

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This Italian Sub Salad Two Ways is a vibrant and hearty dish combining fresh romaine lettuce, colorful vegetables, flavorful deli meats, and provolone cheese, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing made with red wine vinegar, olive oil, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this salad captures all the elements of an Italian sub in a fresh, easy-to-make salad form. Serve immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Meats and Cheese

  • 1 cup diced salami
  • 1 cup diced ham
  • 1 cup provolone cheese, cubed

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large mixing bowl to start the base of the salad.
  2. Prep additional veggies: Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel and dice the cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add all these vegetables to the bowl containing the romaine lettuce.
  3. Add meats and cheese: Incorporate the sliced black olives, diced salami, diced ham, cubed provolone cheese, and sliced roasted red peppers into the salad mixture to build the layers of flavors.
  4. Make the dressing: In a small mixing bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the dressing is well blended and emulsified.
  5. Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the combined ingredients in the large bowl. Gently toss all components together to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
  6. Garnish and finish: Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the top of the salad to add fresh aromatic flavor and color.
  7. Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for a crisp and fresh experience, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute salami and ham with other Italian meats like pepperoni or capicola if preferred.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and add extra cheese or beans for protein.
  • Allowing the salad to chill for 30 minutes enhances the flavor meld but serving immediately keeps vegetables crisper.
  • Use freshly ground black pepper for best flavor in the dressing.
  • Feel free to add banana peppers or pickled giardiniera for added tang and zest.

Keywords: Italian sub salad, Italian salad, deli meat salad, quick lunch salad, provolone cheese salad, no cook salad, easy Italian dressing

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