Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich (Printable View)

A flavor-packed sandwich with chopped Italian meats, provolone cheese, crisp vegetables, and tangy Italian dressing on toasted hoagie rolls.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz salami, diced
02 - 3.5 oz pepperoni, diced
03 - 3.5 oz ham, diced

→ Cheeses

04 - 4.2 oz provolone cheese, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 cups iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
06 - 1 medium tomato, diced
07 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced

→ Dressing

09 - 1/3 cup Italian dressing

→ Bread

10 - 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls, split lengthwise
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or heat a large skillet over medium heat. Lightly butter the inside of each hoagie roll and toast in the oven or skillet until golden and crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pepperoncini.
03 - Drizzle Italian dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
04 - Scoop the chopped mixture generously into each toasted roll and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The chopping method ensures you get every flavor in each mouthful instead of pulling out whole slices of meat when you bite.
  • Its adaptable to whatever meats and cheeses you happen to have in your fridge, making it perfect for using up deli drawer odds and ends.
02 -
  • Adding the dressing directly to the filling rather than drizzling it on the bread prevents the dreaded soggy sandwich syndrome.
  • Chilling the meats and cheese for about 15 minutes before chopping makes them easier to dice into those perfect tiny cubes that make this sandwich special.
03 -
  • If making these for a crowd, set up an assembly line with toasted rolls and the filling mixture in a big bowl with an ice pack underneath to keep everything chilled.
  • Save the bread centers you remove when hollowing out the rolls and toast them for homemade croutons to top a side salad.
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