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Italian Sub Salad Two Ways

Italian Sub Salad Two Ways: Low-Carb and Tortellini Delight

Enjoy Italian Sub Salad Two Ways, a refreshing low-carb dish or a hearty tortellini version, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Low-Carb Version
  • 1 head Hearts of Romaine Shredded
  • 4 oz Salami Sliced
  • 4 oz Provolone Cubed
  • 8 oz Marinated Mini Fresh Mozzarella Balls
  • 1 medium Cucumber Sliced
  • 1 medium Red Pepper Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Mild Pepper Rings
  • 1/2 medium White Onion Thinly Sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly Cracked
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Grated
  • 4 oz Pepperoni Sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or sweetener
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt to taste

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Chef's Knife
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and shred the hearts of romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Slice the cucumber, red pepper, and white onion thinly.
  3. Combine the shredded romaine with the sliced salami, provolone, mozzarella, cucumber, red pepper, pepper rings, and onion in a large bowl.
  4. Sprinkle with black pepper and dried basil, mixing until evenly coated.
Chill and Dress
  1. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients in a bowl.
  3. When ready to serve, either toss the salad with the dressing or serve on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 5mg

Notes

This salad is best served chilled and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Keep dressing separate until serving if expecting leftovers.

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