Italian Sub Salad with Cabbage (No-Bread!)
This Italian Sub Salad is everything you want in an Italian sub—just lighter, fresher, and gluten-free by default. It’s perfect for meal prep, summer picnics, or an easy weeknight dinner. Plus, it holds up well in the fridge with the addition of cabbage, making it great for leftovers.
Course: Main Course
Keyword: gluten-free
Servings: 4
For the Salad:
- 1 head Green cabbage
- 8 oz Salami (diced)
- 6 slices Provolone cheese sliced
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (diced or halved)
- 1/2 cup Banana peppers
- 1 cup Diced cucumber
- 1/2 large Red onion (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Chopped fresh basil
For the Dressing:
- 2/3 cup Avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
Finely chop the entire head of cabbage into thin slices. Place in a large bowl.
Add the salami, provolone cheese, banana peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion on top of the cabbage.
In a jar or bowl with a lid, add the dressing ingredients. Shake until well combined. Pour into the large salad bowl and toss everything to combine. Top with fresh basil and serve.