Italian Sub Salad: Two Delicious Ways to Savor Summer

Discover the Italian Sub Salad, a low-carb and hearty dish packed with savory meats and creamy cheeses—perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad Base

1 head Hearts of Romaine chopped
1 cup Cucumber thinly sliced
1 cup Red Pepper sliced into strips
0.5 cup White Onion sliced into strips

For the Meats & Cheeses

0.5 cup Salami cubed
0.5 cup Provolone Cheese cubed
0.5 cup Marinated Mini Fresh Mozzarella Balls
0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese cubed
0.5 cup Pepperoni diced

For the Dressing

0.25 cup Red Wine Vinegar
0.25 cup Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

Finishing Touches

1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
0.5 cup Mild Pepper Rings optional

Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Method

Preparation Steps

In a large mixing bowl, layer the chopped hearts of romaine, cucumbers, red pepper slices, and onion rings.
Add cubed salami, diced pepperoni, cubed provolone, and marinated mozzarella to the salad base.
Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and dried basil over the salad and mix gently.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow flavors to meld.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well combined.
Serve the chilled salad with the dressing tossed in or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor. Dress just before serving to keep salad fresh.

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