The grinder sandwich is a beloved American classic, loaded with layers of Italian meats and cheeses ... peppers also get tossed in the salad), extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon ...

But what sets our Italian grinder salad recipe apart is the croutons. Soaked in olive oil and baked until crunchy, they drink up the punchy Italian dressing ingredients, which are simply drizzled ...

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