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Italian Sub Salad

This quick Italian sub salad combines pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, and provolone for a salad so hearty and delicious, you won't even miss the sub roll!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 16 ounces giardiniera, (pickled vegetables)
  • ½ cup jarred sweet and hot salad peppers or Peppadew peppers
  • 2 ounces turkey pepperoni, (cut into thin strips)
  • 1 ounce Genoa salami, (cut into thin strips)
  • 2 ounces prosciutto, (cut into thin strips)
  • 2 ounces smoked provolone cheese, (cut into thin strips)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¾ large head of romaine lettuce, (shredded)
  • 1 cup fat-free croutons
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of brine from the giardiniera, then drain the rest.
    16 ounces giardiniera
  • In a large bowl, toss together the giardiniera, peppers, pepperoni, salami, prosciutto, and provolone.
    ½ cup jarred sweet and hot salad peppers or Peppadew peppers, 2 ounces turkey pepperoni, 1 ounce Genoa salami, 2 ounces prosciutto, 2 ounces smoked provolone cheese
  • Drizzle with olive oil and giardiniera brine, then toss again.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Set aside for 20 minutes to let the flavors come together.
  • Add the romaine and croutons to the giardiniera mixture and toss to combine.
    ¾ large head of romaine lettuce, 1 cup fat-free croutons
  • Season with pepper and serve immediately.
    Freshly ground black pepper

Notes

This recipe is for 4 servings of salad.
To reduce the sodium, try making your own croutons, replacing the pickled vegetables or peppers with fresh ones, or reducing the amount of meats and cheese used.
This salad is best served immediately.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Italian Sub Salad
Serving Size
 
1 bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
307
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.6
g
23
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3.3
g
Cholesterol
 
43.9
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
1.836
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
324
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
23.9
g
8
%
Fiber
 
8.7
g
35
%
Sugar
 
5.9
g
7
%
Protein
 
16.6
g
33
%
Net carbs
 
15.2
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.