Description
A refreshing and flavorful Italian Sub Salad that combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, tangy pepperoncini, savory salami and ham, creamy provolone cheese, and black olives, all tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this salad is a perfect quick meal or side dish packed with bold flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
Meats and Cheese
- 1/2 cup salami, sliced
- 1/2 cup ham, sliced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, diced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash and chop all the fresh vegetables as indicated: chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the pepperoncini peppers.
- Combine Vegetables: In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped lettuce, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and sliced pepperoncini peppers. Stir gently to combine.
- Add Meats and Cheese: Add the sliced salami, ham, diced provolone cheese, and sliced black olives to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Add Dressing: Pour 1/4 cup of Italian dressing over the combined salad ingredients evenly.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together to ensure the dressing coats everything well for balanced flavor.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve chilled for best flavor.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the Italian dressing with your favorite vinaigrette or homemade dressing.
- For added crunch, consider topping with croutons or toasted nuts just before serving.
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated, but keep the dressing separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- You can adjust the amount of salami and ham to your liking or remove for a vegetarian option.
