Description
To truly appreciate Golumpki-Spiced Halal Beef Hand Pies, it helps to understand the two distinct culinary traditions coming together in this recipe. Traditional Polish gołąbki consists of tender cabbage leaves wrapped tightly around a filling of ground meat, rice, and delicate seasonings, then simmered slowly in a rich tomato-based broth. Hand pies, on the other hand, belong to a global family of portable pastries like turnovers, empanadas, and pasties that have fed working families and travelers for centuries.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 150 g halal turkey or beef salami, sliced
- 100 g halal beef or turkey ham, chopped
- 100 g halal turkey pepperoni, sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup banana peppers, sliced
- ½ cup cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Grinder Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. - Prepare the salad:
Add chopped romaine, halal deli meats, tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers, and cucumber to a large bowl. - Add the cheese:
Sprinkle in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. - Add the dressing:
Pour the grinder dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated. - Finish and serve:
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a little extra Parmesan. Serve immediately while the lettuce is crisp.
Notes
To keep the recipe halal, use halal-certified deli meats, turkey/beef pepperoni, Parmesan, and other packaged ingredients where required.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: ~520 kcal
Keywords: Italian Sub Salad Bowl, Halal Grinder Salad, Low Carb Italian Sandwich Bowl