Italian sub salad
A fresh and flavorful Italian sub salad packed with meats, cheeses, and vibrant vegetables dressed in a homemade vinaigrette.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups salad greens
- 0.5 cup black olives (sliced)
- 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup cucumber (sliced)
- 0.5 cup ham (cubed)
- 0.5 cup mini pepperonis
- 0.5 cup pepperoncini peppers (sliced)
- 0.5 cup provolone cheese (sliced)
- 0.5 cup red bell peppers (sliced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (diced)
- 0.5 cup salami (quartered)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly. Tear or chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- Add the rest of the salad ingredients except for the Parmesan cheese into the bowl with the salad and mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the salad. This adds a burst of flavor and a touch of saltiness.
- Divide the Italian Sub Salad among serving plates. It's ready to be enjoyed as a satisfying meal or a side dish. You can also serve it with some crusty Italian bread or garlic bread on the side for an extra treat.
Notes
This colorful salad is perfect for summer gatherings and easy to prepare ahead of time.