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

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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.

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What is Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich?

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. This reference files it under Italian-American lunch: made without cooking, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich 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.

How many calories are in Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 540 calories, with 26 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 1450 mg sodium.

Can I make Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich within two hours and eat it within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat. Leafy parts wilt first; store them apart if you can.

Can I halve or double Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rolls drops from 4 to 2; doubled, it is 8. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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