Italian Chopped Grinder Sandwich
The Italian Chopped Grinder Sandwich is a flavorful and hearty sub featuring a mix of Italian cold cuts, cheese, and fresh veggies finely chopped and tossed in a zesty dressing, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Italian sub roll (8 inches)
- 3 oz Genoa salami, chopped
- 3 oz capicola ham, chopped
- 3 oz mortadella, chopped
- 2 oz provolone cheese, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 2 tablespoons chopped tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the Italian sub roll lengthwise, leaving a hinge on one side to hold the sandwich together.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped Genoa salami, capicola ham, mortadella, and provolone cheese.
- Add shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, red onion, pepperoncini peppers, and parsley to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped meat and veggies mixture and toss until everything is well coated.
- Fill the sub roll with the chopped mixture, pressing gently to compact the ingredients.
- Close the sandwich and cut into two equal portions for serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, add sliced hot cherry peppers or a spread of roasted red pepper mayo. Serve chilled or at room temperature with a side of kettle chips or a crisp pickle.