Description
A flavorful and guilt-free salad inspired by the classic Italian sub, packed with fresh vegetables and savory meats.
Ingredients
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup salami, diced
- 1/2 cup turkey pepperoni, sliced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and black olives.
- Add the diced salami, turkey pepperoni, and provolone cheese to the bowl.
- Gently toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss again to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped fresh basil on top for added flavor.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the salami and turkey pepperoni with marinated artichoke hearts or additional vegetables.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with crusty whole-grain bread on the side for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg