Chopped Italian Grinder (Print)

Flavorful Italian grinder with diced meats, provolone, crisp lettuce, and tangy dressing in a toasted roll.

# Ingredients:

→ 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 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
08 - 1/4 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)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or warm a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine diced salami, pepperoni, optional ham, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pepperoncini.
03 - Drizzle Italian dressing evenly over the mixture and toss until fully coated.
04 - Optionally, lightly butter the inside of each hoagie roll and toast in the oven or skillet until golden and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
05 - Spoon the chopped mixture generously into each toasted hoagie roll.
06 - Serve immediately, with optional extra dressing or hot sauce on the side.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, which means you can feed a crowd without spending your whole day in the kitchen.
  • The combination of salty meats, creamy cheese, and acidic dressing hits every flavor note your palate craves.
  • You can prep the filling ahead and toast the bread at the last second, making it perfect for meal prep or entertaining.
02 -
  • Toast the rolls just before assembly or the filling will soften them into submission—timing is the difference between a sandwich and a soggy mess.
  • Don't skip the pepperoncini or red onion even if you think you don't like them; they're what prevents this from tasting like regular deli meat.
03 -
  • Buy your meats from a deli counter where they'll slice them thicker than pre-packaged, and they'll taste noticeably better because they're fresher.
  • Keep all your ingredients cold until the moment you assemble, then use warm toasted bread—that temperature contrast is quietly genius and keeps the sandwich from feeling heavy.
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