Chopped Italian Sandwiches (Grinder Salad Subs)
The Chopped Italian Sandwich marries the robust flavors of a classic Italian sub with the freshness of a chopped salad. Hearty deli meats and cheeses are chopped along with crispy lettuce, tomatoes and banana peppers, then stuffed into a hoagie roll making this an easy lunch recipe for one or for a crowd!
Ingredients
For The Dressing
- ½ cup mayo
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon poppy seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon celery salt
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and black pepper to taste
For The Grinder Salad
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices pepperoni
- 6 slices hard salami
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 3 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- ½ small red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup banana peppers chopped
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 4 Italian sub rolls
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Set aside.½ cup mayo, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar, ⅛ teaspoon paprika, ⅛ teaspoon poppy seeds, ⅛ teaspoon celery salt, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper to taste
- Finely chop the lettuce, slices of ham, salami, pepperoni, slices of provolone cheese and pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers and Parmesan. Add all ingredients for the grinder salad to a large mixing bowl.2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 6 slices ham, 6 slices pepperoni, 6 slices hard salami, 3 slices provolone cheese, 3 slices pepper jack cheese, 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes, ½ small red onion, ¼ cup banana peppers, ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- Pour the dressing over the top of the grinder salad ingredients, a little at a time, and, using tongs, mix everything to combine. Store any excess dressing in the refrigerator for later use.
- Stuff the grinder salad into the sub rolls and serve.4 Italian sub rolls
Notes
Notes:
- Be sure to chop all the ingredients into small pieces. This will ensure for the perfect bite every time.
- Be careful in adding the dressing. It's easier to add more than to take away so slowly add the dressing until you reach the consistency you like for your grinder salad.
- Be sure to use a sturdy bread to help hold the grinder salad together.
Nutrition
Calories: 784kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 29gFat: 57gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 1702mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 743IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 334mgIron: 12mg
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