Grinder Salad–Stuffed Puff Pastry Braid

This Grinder Salad–Stuffed Puff Pastry Braid gives the viral deli sandwich a golden, flaky twist. Imagine warm layers of melty cheese and smoked turkey wrapped in buttery puff pastry, filled with a cool, creamy iceberg grinder salad — a perfect harmony of crispy, creamy, and tangy in every bite. 🥪🧀✨

Ingredients

For the Grinder Salad:

• 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• ¼ red onion, very thinly sliced
• ¼ cup pepperoncini, sliced
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Braid:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 6–8 slices smoked turkey breast
• 4 slices Provolone cheese
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• Sesame seeds (optional)

Optional Garnish:

• Extra salad for serving
• Chili flakes or crushed chips on top

Instructions