Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich (Printable Version)

Hearty sandwich featuring chopped Italian meats, provolone, lettuce, and Italian dressing on toasted hoagie rolls.

# 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 - 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 or sub rolls, split lengthwise
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for toasting)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F or warm a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - In a large bowl, mix diced salami, pepperoni, ham if using, provolone, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pepperoncini until evenly combined.
03 - Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
04 - Optionally butter the inside of the hoagie rolls, then toast them in the oven or skillet until golden and crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes.
05 - Generously fill each toasted roll with the chopped meat and vegetable mixture.
06 - Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by extra Italian dressing or hot sauce.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, making it perfect for when you're hungry now, not in an hour.
  • The chopped texture means every bite gets equal parts meat, cheese, and crunch—no awkward bites of just bread.
  • It tastes even better when assembled just before eating, so the bread stays crispy and the flavors stay bright.
02 -
  • Toast the bread first—a soft roll becomes soggy and falls apart within minutes of the filling touching it.
  • Chop everything finely so the filling distributes evenly; you want every bite to taste the same, not just bread with pockets of flavor.
  • Assemble as close to eating as possible; the filling has moisture, and even a toasted roll will start to soften after 10 minutes.
03 -
  • Use a sharp chef's knife and take your time dicing—uniform pieces mean even distribution and better bites throughout.
  • If your Italian dressing is very thin, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise to the filling to create a creamier texture that holds together better.
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