One of my favorite 'sub' sandwiches is an Italian or a 'Grinder'. It's usually loaded with Italian meats such as salami and pepperoni, provolone cheese, and plenty of vegetables including tomatoes, olives, pepper rings and lettuce. Yum! It's a powerhouse of bold flavors with lots of zest and zing! Flavor, flavor, flavor.

So, today I decided to turn that favorite sandwich of mine into a salad. Why? Mostly because we're getting into the high end of the heat index here in Texas now and I don't even feel like toasting bread for fear of adding heat to the house. Yes, I'm absolutely serious about that.

To make this salad, I started out with a bed of chopped kale, romaine, radicchio, and some herbs. I then topped that with everything I'm used to seeing on my 'Grinder'. I decided to use the Brianna's Home Style Italian Vinaigrette that I got in my first Degustabox this week! Not only is the dressing super tasty, it's also gluten-free.

I fell in love with my Degustabox right away. The best part for me is that there's a great range of items in the surprise box. Most of the products are healthy better-for-you items, with just a few 'cheat day' treats.

You can get your first box for half off. That's right, get 50% off your first Degustabox! You get to enjoy 10-15 FULL-SIZE tasty goodies delivered straight to your door for just $9.99! And shipping is free too!

This salad was my lunch this week, but it would also make a great appetizer or side dish to an Italian style meal such as spaghetti or lasagna. I've left the recipe below easily halved (for appetizers/sides) and just as easily doubled or tripled (for a family or large group.)

I should note too that I got several thick slices of salami cut from the deli section at the grocery store and then cut them down into cubes. But, thin sliced salami will of course taste the same though it may not be as easy to eat mixed with the salad.

Italian 'Sub' Salad
TheSkinnyFork.com

The Skinny:
Servings: 1 • Size: About 2 1/2 Cup • Calories: 275 • Fat: 17.9 g • Carb: 17.5 g • Fiber: 3.2 g • Protein: 13.6 g • Sugar: 3.3 g • Sodium: 1525.5 mg

Ingredients:
2 C. Chopped Romaine & Kale Blend
4 Cherry/Grape Tomatoes, Halved
1 1/2 Oz. Hard/Dry Salami, Cubed
2 Tbsp. Pepperoncini Rings/Slices
2 Tbsp. Italian Dressing of Choice (I used Brianna's Home Style Italian Vinaigrette.)
1 Tbsp. Shaved Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

Place the lettuce into a bowl and top wth the tomatoes, salami, pepperoncini and dressing.

Toss to coat evenly with the dressing.

Sprinkle the cheese over the top and enjoy right away!