Turkey Pepperoni Grinder Chopped Salad takes everything you want from an Italian grinder and chops it into a scoopable meal.
You get turkey pepperoni, provolone, romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, banana peppers, red onion, and black olives in nearly every bite.
The creamy Italian grinder dressing uses Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and banana pepper juice.
It coats the small pieces without turning the salad into a heavy bowl of dressing.
Serve the chopped salad with homemade garlic pita chips and use them to scoop it up. The chips add crunch and make this feel more fun than a standard lunch salad.
This high protein salad has 26 grams of protein per serving and a total time of 28 minutes, it also great for busy weekday lunches and dinners.
A sharp knife and cutting board help you chop the salad into small, even pieces.
You’ll also need a baking sheet for the pita chips and two mixing bowls for the salad and dressing.
Why You’ll Love This Turkey Pepperoni Grinder Chopped Salad
High in Protein
Each serving has 26 grams of protein from turkey pepperoni, provolone cheese, and Greek yogurt dressing.
Made for Scooping
The salad ingredients are chopped into small pieces, making the mixture easy to scoop with the pita chips.
Ready in Under 30 Minutes
The entire meal takes 28 minutes, so it’s a great quick lunch or dinner.
Grinder Sandwich Flavor
Banana peppers, provolone, turkey pepperoni, oregano, and creamy dressing give the salad familiar Italian grinder flavor.
Crisp and Creamy
Fresh vegetables and toasted pita chips balance the creamy grinder dressing.
Ingredient Substitutions
Turkey Pepperoni
Use chopped turkey salami or regular pepperoni. Regular pepperoni will add more fat and may make the salad saltier.
Provolone Cheese
Replace the provolone with mozzarella, reduced-fat mozzarella, or Monterey Jack.
Whole Wheat Pita
Use regular pita bread or whole wheat flatbread. Cut it into pieces before baking.
Greek Yogurt
Use low-fat plain Greek yogurt. The dressing may be slightly richer.
Banana Pepper Juice
Use another tablespoon of red wine vinegar if banana pepper juice is unavailable. The dressing will taste sharper.
Romaine Lettuce
Use iceberg lettuce or a mixture of romaine and iceberg for a similar crunch.
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Turkey Pepperoni Grinder Chopped Salad
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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
- 6 ounces turkey pepperoni chopped
- 3 ounces provolone cheese chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- ¾ cup cucumbers diced
- ½ cup banana peppers chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For the Creamy Italian 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 dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut the pita rounds into triangles.
- Place the pita triangles on a baking sheet.
- Place the pita triangles on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt over the pita.
- Toss until the pita pieces are lightly coated.
- Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until crisp and lightly browned. Remove the pita chips from the oven. Let the pita chips cool.
- Add the chopped romaine lettuce to a large mixing bowl. Add the turkey pepperoni, provolone cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, banana peppers, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
- Add the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, banana pepper juice, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt to a small mixing bowl. Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth.
- Using a wire whisk, mix until smooth. Toss until evenly coated.
- Serve the pita chips on the side for scooping.
Notes
Nutrition
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