Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich (Printable)

Flavor-packed Italian grinder with chopped meats, provolone, crisp veggies, and tangy dressing on toasted hoagie rolls.

# What you 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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 - Lightly butter the inside of each hoagie roll 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 and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chopped mixture creates pockets of flavor in every single forkful and bite
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making it perfect for parties and picnics
  • The toasted roll keeps everything contained while adding that crucial crunch
02 -
  • Do not assemble these sandwiches more than 15 minutes before serving or the bread will surrender completely
  • The temperature contrast between warm toasted bread and cold filling is what makes the whole thing work
  • Dicing the provolone instead of slicing it prevents those frustrating moments when the entire cheese slab pulls out in one bite
03 -
  • Cut all your ingredients to roughly the same size so every bite feels consistent
  • Pat the diced tomatoes briefly with paper towels if they seem especially juicy
  • Warm the remaining dressing slightly and serve on the side for dipping
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