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Fresh Cold Italian Sub Chopped Salad Recipe Easy Perfect for Summer

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A light and fresh chopped salad that captures the bold, tangy, and savory flavors of a classic Italian sub, perfect for warm weather and quick meals.

Ingredients

  • Iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
  • Romaine lettuce, finely chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Italian cucumber, diced (skin on)
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Hard salami, diced
  • Genoa salami, diced
  • Provolone cheese, diced
  • Pepperoncini, sliced
  • Kalamata olives, pitted and halved (optional)
  • Green bell pepper, diced
  • Extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup (80 ml)
  • Red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons (45 ml)
  • Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
  • Garlic, 1 clove minced
  • Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, pinch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse all fresh produce under cold water. Spin or pat dry thoroughly.
  2. Finely chop iceberg and romaine lettuce into roughly 1/4-inch pieces.
  3. Halve or quarter cherry tomatoes depending on size.
  4. Dice cucumber into small cubes with skin on.
  5. Thinly slice red onion; soak in cold water for 5 minutes if milder flavor is desired, then drain.
  6. Dice hard salami and Genoa salami into small cubes similar in size to veggies.
  7. Dice provolone cheese into small cubes.
  8. Drain pepperoncini well and slice into thin rounds.
  9. Pit and halve Kalamata olives if using.
  10. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes until emulsified.
  11. In a large mixing bowl, combine all chopped ingredients: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, salami, provolone, pepperoncini, olives, and green pepper.
  12. Pour dressing over salad and toss gently but thoroughly until evenly coated.
  13. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Chop ingredients uniformly for best texture and flavor balance. Drain pepperoncini well to avoid overpowering the salad. Start with less dressing and add more if needed to prevent sogginess. Prep dressing and meats ahead for convenience. Store salad undressed and toss just before serving to keep crispness.

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Keywords: Italian sub salad, chopped salad, summer salad, cold salad, easy salad recipe, pepperoncini salad, deli meat salad

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