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Side view chopped Italian grinder sandwich: toasted roll, melted provolone, layers of salami/ham, and creamy chopped salad with banana peppers.
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Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich Recipe

Toasted Italian rolls with melty provolone, stacked deli meats, and a creamy chopped Italian salad—your viral Grinder Sandwich at home in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 680

Ingredients

  • 4 Italian sub rolls (6–7"), split
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 8 oz Genoa salami
  • 6 oz deli ham
  • 4 oz capicola or pepperoni
  • Chopped Salad:
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup banana peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
  • Dressing:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • pinch of sugar and red pepper flakes to taste
  • olive oil for brushing
  • optional tomato slices

Equipment

  • baking sheet for toasting rolls
  • mixing bowl for dressing
  • Cutting board and knife for chopping salad
  • whisk
  • tongs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Brush rolls with olive oil, top each with provolone, and toast 5–6 minutes until cheese melts and edges are crisp.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, oregano, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
  • On a large board, pile lettuce, onion, banana peppers, tomatoes, and parsley. Drizzle dressing over and chop together until bite-size. Fold in Parmesan cheese.
  • Layer salami, ham, and capicola (or pepperoni) on the warm rolls. Mound the chopped salad on top; add tomato slices if desired.
  • Close sandwiches, press gently, cut in half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1650mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 340mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

For a lighter dressing, replace ¼ cup mayo with Greek yogurt. Assemble just before serving to keep bread crisp. Internal links: serve with tzatziki cucumber salad, cucumber caprese salad, or Marry Me Tortellini.
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