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Italian Sub Salad

Italian Sub Salad: A Fresh Twist on a Classic Favorite

This Italian Sub Salad is a refreshing, low-carb dish combining classic flavors of an Italian sub, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Low Carb Version
  • 1 head Hearts of Romaine Crisp and refreshing
  • 4 oz Salami Adds richness
  • 4 oz Provolone Offers creamy taste
  • 8 oz Marinated Mini Fresh Mozzarella Balls Use regular mozzarella if unavailable
  • 1 cup Cucumber Adds crunch
  • 1 each Red Pepper Any bell pepper works
  • 1 jar Mild Pepper Rings Adds tangy spice
  • 0.5 cup White Onion Use red onion for milder flavor
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked is best
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil Substitute with Italian seasoning if desired
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan, Cubed Use any hard cheese as an alternative
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Acidic base for dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil Adds richness
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic is a flavorful alternative
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or Natural Sweetener Omit for strict keto diets
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Enhances flavors
For the Tortellini Version
  • 2 cups Cooked Tortellini Adds heartiness

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, chop the hearts of romaine into bite-sized pieces and add salami, provolone, mozzarella balls, cucumber, red pepper, and pepper rings.
  2. Sprinkle with kosher salt and dried basil then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients: red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, brown sugar, and kosher salt.
  4. Just before serving, toss the salad with dressing or serve on the side. For the tortellini version, gently fold in cooked tortellini.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chilling the salad and dressing overnight enhances flavor infusion. Cut veggies uniformly for a better presentation.

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