Description
The Viral TikTok Grinder Salad with Italian Antipasti is a flavorful, easy-to-make layered salad inspired by classic Italian deli ingredients. It combines tangy basil vinaigrette, a variety of pickled vegetables, savory salami, sharp provolone cheese, and crisp lettuce for a refreshing and satisfying meal perfect for quick lunches or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- ¼ cup basil vinaigrette
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Vegetables & Pickles
- ¼ cup banana peppers (roughly chopped or left whole)
- ¼ cup green olives
- ¼ cup pepperoncini (roughly chopped or left whole)
- 15 oz canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 4 oz crisp lettuce (roughly chopped)
Meats & Cheese
- ¼ cup Italian salami (cut into bite-size pieces or strips)
- ¼ cup sharp provolone cheese (cut into bite-size pieces or strips)
Instructions
- Make the salad dressing: Prepare a batch of basil vinaigrette if you do not have it ready. This dressing forms the flavorful base for the salad layers.
- Assemble the mason jar salad: Pour about ¼ cup of basil vinaigrette into each mason jar, then sprinkle ½ teaspoon of dried oregano over it. Layer the vegetables and antipasti starting with non-absorbent items at the bottom: banana peppers, green olives, pepperoncini, and drained chickpeas. Follow with Italian salami and sharp provolone cheese. Top with roughly chopped crisp lettuce. Seal each jar tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Toss, then serve: When ready to eat, dump the salad contents from the mason jar into a large bowl. Use tongs to thoroughly toss the salad, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients. Divide the salad evenly onto plates and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp lettuce like romaine or iceberg for the best crunch.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days, making it great for meal prep.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of pickled vegetables to suit your taste preferences.
- If you want a vegetarian version, omit the Italian salami and increase the chickpeas or add other protein sources.
- Best served chilled to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and freshness of the antipasti.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: TikTok Salad, Grinder Salad, Italian Antipasti Salad, Mason Jar Salad, Easy Lunch Recipe
