My AC Is Broken Salad

When the temperature’s climbing and the idea of turning on your stove feels offensive, this is the salad you want. It’s cold, crunchy, salty, and briny in all the right ways — basically an Italian sub in salad form, minus the bread and the sweat. Romaine gives it that satisfying crunch, while salami, pepperoncini, red onion, and shaved Parmesan bring big flavor without any heat required.

Eat this straight from the mixing bowl with a cold drink in hand. It’s too hot to be fancy. The homemade dressing (a mix of olive oil, lemon juice, pepperoncini brine, vinegar, and a touch of honey) ties it all together with a sharp, tangy kick that makes you forget you’re eating a salad and not something far more indulgent.

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My AC Is Broken Salad

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Yield: 2-3

Author: Courtney Lay

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Crisp, tangy, salty, and refreshing — this is the salad you make when it’s too hot to even look at your oven. It’s like an Italian deli sandwich in salad form, minus the bread and the heat.

Ingredients

For The Salad

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or sliced
• 2–3 oz salami, sliced into thin strips
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan

For The Dressing

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pepperoncini brine
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. To Make the Dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, pepperoncini brine, white wine vinegar, and honey. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, red onion, pepperoncini, tomatoes, basil, salami, and shaved Parmesan.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately.