Italian Grinder Chopped Salad with Garlic Pita Chips is the kind of salad you make when you want the deli sandwich flavor without building a sub.
ou still get the turkey, ham, salami, provolone, banana peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and olives. Then the creamy grinder dressing pulls it all together with Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and banana pepper juice.
It’s great for lunch, dinner, or a prep-ahead meal when the week gets busy. The garlic pita chips add crunch and make the salad feel more like a full meal, especially if you serve them on the side for scooping.
It has that chopped salad setup people keep coming back to because every bite has a little bit of everything.
A large mixing bowl works well for tossing the salad without spilling. A baking sheet helps the pita chips crisp in one layer.
Why You’ll Love This Italian Grinder Chopped Salad with Garlic Pita Chips
It Has Sub Shop Flavor
This salad uses turkey, ham, salami, provolone, banana peppers, olives, and red onion, so it has the same kind of flavor you’d expect from an Italian grinder.
It’s High in Protein
Each serving has 26 grams of protein from the deli meats, cheese, Greek yogurt, and pita.
The Dressing Is Creamy Without Being Heavy
Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, and Dijon mustard make a creamy dressing with a tangy bite.
The Pita Chips Add Crunch
The garlic pita chips give the salad texture and make it more filling. Serve them on the side if you want to scoop the salad instead of mixing them in.
It Works for Lunch or Dinner
This chopped salad is ready in under 30 minutes and works as a main dish.
Ingredient Substitutions
Turkey Breast
Use chopped chicken breast or roast beef if you want a different deli meat.
Deli Ham
Use extra turkey or chicken if you want to skip the ham.
Hard Salami
Use turkey pepperoni or reduced-fat salami if preferred.
Provolone Cheese
Use mozzarella, Swiss, or Monterey Jack.
Romaine Lettuce
Use iceberg lettuce for more crunch, or use a mix of romaine and spinach.
Banana Peppers
Use pepperoncini if you want a similar tangy flavor.
Red Onion
Use green onions for a milder option.
Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
Use plain low-fat Greek yogurt if that is what you have.
Light Mayonnaise
Use regular mayonnaise, or use more Greek yogurt for a tangier dressing.
Whole Wheat Pita Rounds
Use regular pita rounds or pita pockets.
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Italian Grinder Chopped Salad with Garlic Pita Chips
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Ingredients
For the Garlic Pita Chips:
- 2 large whole wheat pita rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasonings
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 4 ounces deli turkey breast chopped
- 4 ounces deli ham chopped
- 2 ounces hard salami chopped
- 3 ounces provolone cheese chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- ½ cup cucumbers diced
- ½ cup banana peppers chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
For the Creamy Grinder Dressing:
- ⅓ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon light Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon banana pepper juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut the pita rounds into small triangles. Place the pita triangles on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle the pita triangles with olive oil. Sprinkle the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over the pita triangles. Toss until the pita triangles are lightly coated.
- Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the pita chips are crisp and lightly browned.
- Remove the pita chips from the oven. Let the pita chips cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the romaine lettuce, turkey, ham, salami, provolone cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, banana peppers, red onion, and black olives.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Using a wire whisk, mix the dressing until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss until the salad is evenly coated.
- Serve the pita chips on the side for scooping.
Nutrition
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