Jul 09 2026
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Italian Grinder Salad Recipe

Inspired by Mac's Tavern
Time30m
Serves4

House Salad Tossed in Garlic Herb Dressing. Topped with Grilled Chicken, Salami, Tomato, Cucumber, Onion, Mozzarella Cheese & Banana Peppers.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Garlic Herb Dressing

Method

Prepare the Salad

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    If not already grilled, season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and grill until fully cooked. Allow it to rest before slicing it into strips.

  3. 3

    Slice the Salami

    Cut the salami slices into quarters or strips, depending on your preference.

Make the Dressing

  1. 4

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well emulsified.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 5

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, banana peppers, mozzarella cheese, and salami.

  2. 6

    Add Grilled Chicken

    Add the sliced grilled chicken on top of the salad mixture.

  3. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the garlic herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

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