Description
Elevate your summer dining experience with the Italian Sub Salad, Two Ways! This vibrant, no-bread salad captures all the beloved flavors of an Italian sub in a light and refreshing format. Perfect for hot days or casual gatherings, it combines crisp romaine lettuce, savory turkey, and a medley of colorful veggies, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Enjoy it as a low-carb option or add cooked tri-colored tortellini to please your carb-loving friends. This versatile dish is not only easy to prepare but also ideal for meal prep—make it ahead of time and let the flavors meld together in your fridge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Hearts of Romaine, Shredded
- 1/2 lb Turkey Slices, Sliced
- 1 Cucumber, Sliced Thin
- 1 Red Pepper, Sliced into Strips
- 1 C of Mild Pepper Rings
- 1 White Onion, Sliced into Strips
- 1 T Black Pepper
- 1 T Dried Basil
- 1 C of Parmesan, Cubed
- 1/2 lb Turkey Pepperoni, Diced
- 1 C Apple Vinegar
- 1/2 C Olive Oil
- 1 T Garlic Powder
- 1 T Dried Basil
- 1 T Brown Sugar (or a natural sweetener)
- 2 t Kosher Salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded romaine lettuce with sliced cucumbers, red pepper strips, turkey slices, Parmesan, and diced turkey pepperoni.
- Sprinkle lightly with black pepper and dried basil. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight for optimal flavor.
- For the dressing, whisk together apple vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, dried basil, brown sugar (or sweetener), and kosher salt. Let sit in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve chilled on its own or toss with dressing just before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg