Grinder Salad
Grinder Salad is a vibrant, crunchy medley of fresh vegetables that bursts with flavor and color, making it the perfect side dish for summer barbeques or a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables; place romaine lettuce in a large bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion (soaked in cold water), and bell peppers.
- Sprinkle diced pickles and shredded cheese over the top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and apple cider vinegar until smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill for an hour to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite veggies or proteins like grilled chicken for extra heartiness. For added crunch, consider tossing in nuts or seeds. To keep leftovers fresh, store in an airtight container without dressing.