Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich (Printable)

Hearty chopped Italian meats with provolone, fresh vegetables, and zesty dressing in a toasted roll.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheeses

04 - 4.2 oz provolone cheese, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 cups finely chopped iceberg lettuce
06 - 1 medium tomato, diced
07 - 0.5 small red onion, finely diced
08 - 0.25 cup sliced pepperoncini (optional)

→ Dressing

09 - 1/3 cup Italian dressing

→ Bread

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F or warm a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Mix diced salami, pepperoni, optional ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pepperoncini in a large bowl.
03 - Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
04 - Spread butter inside each hoagie roll if desired, then toast in oven or skillet until golden and crisp, approximately 3–5 minutes.
05 - Fill each toasted roll generously with the chopped mixture.
06 - Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by extra dressing or hot sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers the perfect salty, tangy, creamy crunch that makes Italian subs so addictive
  • The chopped technique means you get all the flavors in each mouthful instead of picking through layers
02 -
  • Assemble these right before serving or the bread will soften from the dressing and vegetables
  • Chop everything to roughly the same size so each bite gets all the flavors together
03 -
  • Chill your mixing bowl for 10 minutes before assembling to keep everything crisp longer
  • Let the chopped mixture sit for 5 minutes after dressing so the flavors meld together
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