Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich (Printable Version)

Hearty sandwich with chopped Italian meats, provolone, fresh veggies, and zesty Italian dressing on toasted rolls.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 3.5 oz salami, diced
02 - 3.5 oz pepperoni, diced
03 - 3.5 oz ham, diced (optional)

→ 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 (optional)

→ Dressing

09 - 1/3 cup Italian dressing

→ Bread

10 - 4 hoagie rolls, split lengthwise
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for toasting, optional)

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything gets chopped into bite sized pieces so every single mouthful hits all the flavors at once
  • Come together in under 20 minutes but taste like they came from a specialty sandwich shop
02 -
  • Dice the cheese and meat to roughly the same size as the lettuce so nothing sinks to the bottom
  • Toast the bread until it creates a barrier against the dressing or you will end up with soggy sandwiches
  • Assemble right before serving because the filling starts breaking down the bread after about 15 minutes
03 -
  • A sharp knife makes all the difference in getting those clean uniform dice
  • Use a bench scraper or large spoon to toss the filling without crushing the lettuce
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