Description
A classic Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich recipe featuring layers of deli meats, provolone cheese, fresh vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette, all chopped and mixed to create a flavorful filling perfect for subs, wraps, or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Cheese
- 4 ounces deli-sliced ham (about 4 slices)
- 4 ounces deli-sliced salami (about 5–6 slices)
- 4 ounces deli-sliced sandwich pepperoni (about 5–6 slices)
- 4 ounces deli-sliced peppered turkey (about 3 slices)
- 4 ounces provolone cheese (about 4 thin slices)
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (or any greens like green leaf, red leaf, or spring mix)
- ½ large tomato, sliced
- ¼ large red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup sliced green or black olives
- ¼ cup sliced banana peppers
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped fresh basil (optional)
Dressing and Seasonings
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 – 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon spicy mustard or regular mustard
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: On a large cutting board, arrange the shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, olives, and banana peppers in a layer to prepare for chopping.
- Add Meats and Cheese: Layer the deli-sliced ham, salami, pepperoni, peppered turkey, and provolone cheese evenly over the prepared vegetables on the cutting board.
- Chop Ingredients: Using a large knife, chop all the layered ingredients together into bite-sized pieces to create a uniform mixture for the sandwich filling.
- Mix Filling: Gather the chopped mixture into a pile or transfer to a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors evenly.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place large scoops of the mixed filling into toasted Italian sub rolls, spinach wraps, pita pockets, or serve immediately as a salad filling.
Notes
- Substitute the Italian sub roll with spinach herb wraps, pita pockets, or any long rolls you prefer for variation.
- Optional ingredients such as red pepper flakes for heat, Parmesan cheese, roast beef, garlic powder, or fresh basil can be added to enhance flavor.
- For a lighter option, consider using mustard in place of mayonnaise or using low-fat cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
