Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich

Name: Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 Italian sub rolls, split; 6 oz sliced Genoa salami, chopped; 6 oz sliced deli ham, chopped; 6 oz sliced provolone cheese, chopped; 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded; 1 tomato, diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup sliced banana peppers, chopped; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp salt

Deli meats, provolone, and a vinegar dressed shredded lettuce salad chopped fine together, then packed into a crusty roll, the deli sandwich trend built for one even bite in every mouthful.

20 minEasyServes 4540 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanLunchNo-CookStandard

Ingredients

4 Italian sub rolls, split
6 oz sliced Genoa salami, chopped
6 oz sliced deli ham, chopped
6 oz sliced provolone cheese, chopped
2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 tomato, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup sliced banana peppers, chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, toss 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 1 diced tomato, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/4 cup chopped sliced banana peppers with 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly coated.
2

Add 6 oz chopped sliced Genoa salami, 6 oz chopped sliced deli ham, and 6 oz chopped sliced provolone cheese to the bowl and chop everything together with a large knife or kitchen shears until finely and evenly mixed.
3

Split 4 split Italian sub rolls lengthwise and scoop out a little of the soft interior to make room for the filling.
4

Pile the chopped mixture into the rolls, pressing gently to pack it in, then slice each sandwich in half to serve.

Questions

Can I make Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 6 oz sliced provolone cheese, chopped. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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