Chopped Italian Sandwich
This viral Chopped Italian Sandwich combines deli meats, provolone, crisp vegetables, and tangy dressing into an easy, satisfying lunch ready in 15 minutes.
Equipment
- Large cutting board
- Chef's knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Toaster or oven (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub sandwich rolls slightly toasted
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce about half a head
- 4 ounces sliced deli ham roughly 4-6 slices
- 4 ounces sliced salami about 6 slices
- 3 ounces sliced pepperoni approximately 5-6 slices
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1 medium Roma tomato diced
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup banana peppers or pepperoncini sliced
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing or submarine dressing
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spread shredded lettuce evenly across a large cutting board as your base layer.
- Arrange deli ham, salami, and pepperoni in even layers over the lettuce.
- Scatter diced tomato, sliced red onion, and banana peppers on top of the meats.
- Lay provolone cheese slices over all the ingredients.
- Using a large chef's knife, chop everything together with vertical cuts, then turn the board and make horizontal cuts. Continue until all ingredients are in small, bite-sized pieces.
- Transfer the chopped mixture to a large bowl. Add mayonnaise, Italian dressing, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
- Toss everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Toast hoagie rolls lightly if desired. Stuff each roll generously with the chopped mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- >For best results, keep filling and rolls separate until ready to serve
>Drain excess liquid from tomatoes and pickles before chopping to prevent soggy sandwiches
>Chill ingredients beforehand for cleaner chopping
>Customize with your favorite deli meats, cheeses, and vegetables
>Add hot peppers or spicy salami for extra heat