Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich (Printable)

Flavor-packed sandwich with chopped Italian meats, provolone cheese, crisp lettuce, and tangy Italian dressing on toasted hoagie rolls.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

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

→ Cheeses

04 - 4.2 oz provolone cheese, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

05 - 2 cups iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
06 - 1 medium tomato, diced
07 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
08 - 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced (optional)

→ Dressing

09 - 1/3 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)

→ Bread

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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes but tastes like you've been working all day.
  • The chopped texture means every bite has everything—no sad bites with just bread.
  • It's hearty enough for lunch but won't leave you sluggish all afternoon.
02 -
  • Assembly timing matters—make the filling ahead if you like, but toast the rolls and fill them just before eating or the bread will turn soggy.
  • Don't skimp on the dressing; it's what transforms a pile of ingredients into a cohesive sandwich, not just a vehicle for more dressing than necessary.
03 -
  • Chill your bowl and ingredients if you're making these in warm weather—a cool filling against warm toast creates the best textural contrast.
  • Buy quality cold cuts from a proper deli counter rather than pre-packaged if you can; the flavor difference is worth the extra step.
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