To make the grinder, you will want to begin by preparing each ingredient. Start by chopping or finely shredding the lettuce. This is an important step because the thinly shredded lettuce is iconic to a grinder.
Once your lettuce is thinly shredded, take your tomato, and slice it thinly as well. Chop your lunch meat into thin strips if desired, and shred your cheese. Allow your banana peppers to drain from the juice.
When all of your ingredients are prepared, it’s time to start assembling your grinder salad.
To begin assembling your grinder salad, layer the bed of lettuce on your serving dish or into the serving bowl.
Next, take your sliced tomato, and arrange it on top of the lettuce. Add your banana peppers, then sprinkle your sliced deli meat and salami on top.
Finish assembling the salad by sprinkling shredded cheese across the entire salad. Top the salad with dressing or serve with the dressing on the side and allow everyone to add their own.
Serve right away and enjoy!