Turkey Pepperoni Grinder Chopped Salad
Turkey Pepperoni Grinder Chopped Salad is a quick, high-protein lunch with creamy Italian dressing and crisp 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
- 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
Yields: 4 Servings
1 Turkey Pepperoni Chopped Salad Per Serving
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 26gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1524mgPotassium: 685mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6819IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 4mg
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