Viral Grinder Salad Avocados (Printable)

Creamy avocados filled with a tangy, crunchy salad mix featuring salami, turkey, and cheese.

# List of ingredients:

→ Salad Components

01 - 1 cup iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
03 - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup Genoa salami, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup deli turkey, finely chopped
07 - 1/3 cup provolone cheese, diced or shredded
08 - 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

→ Creamy Dressing

09 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Avocado Boats

17 - 2 large ripe avocados

# Steps:

01 - Whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in medium bowl until completely smooth and emulsified.
02 - Add shredded lettuce, diced cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, pepperoncini, chopped salami, deli turkey, provolone, and Parmesan to dressing. Toss thoroughly until all ingredients evenly coated.
03 - Cut avocados in half lengthwise and remove pits. Carefully scoop small portion of flesh from each half to enlarge cavity, preserving skin integrity. Chop scooped avocado and fold into salad mixture.
04 - Generously fill each avocado half with prepared grinder salad, mounding slightly above surface for presentation.
05 - Plate stuffed avocados and garnish with additional Parmesan or oregano if desired. Enjoy right away while avocados remain fresh and salad retains crunch.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the satisfaction of an Italian deli sandwich without the bread coma afterward
  • The creamy avocado balances the tangy dressing and salty meats in a way that feels practically genius
02 -
  • The avocados need to be perfectly ripe or they will either mash when you scoop them or taste watery and bland
  • Folding the scooped avocado flesh into the salad makes it creamier and prevents any waste
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife and gentle sawing motions to dice the salami without tearing it
  • If your avocados start to brown squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cut surfaces before stuffing

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