Description
Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich is the viral deli-inspired sandwich loaded with layers of Italian meats, provolone cheese, crisp lettuce, tomatoes, and a creamy tangy grinder salad. Packed with bold flavors and irresistible crunch, this easy sandwich is perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Sandwiches
- 4 hoagie rolls or sub rolls
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 slices Genoa salami
- 8 slices pepperoni
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- Banana pepper rings (optional)
For the Grinder Salad
- 4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the grinder salad: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Add the shredded lettuce and red onion, then toss until evenly coated.
- Toast the rolls: Slice the hoagie rolls in half and lightly toast them under the broiler or in the oven until golden.
- Layer the fillings: Add provolone cheese, ham, salami, pepperoni, tomato slices, and banana peppers if using.
- Top with the salad: Spoon a generous amount of the creamy grinder salad over the meats and cheese.
- Serve: Close the sandwiches, gently press together, slice in half, and serve immediately with chips, fries, or pickle spears.
Notes
For the ultimate deli-style flavor, warm the sandwiches just until the cheese begins to melt before adding the grinder salad. Customize with turkey, capicola, mortadella, or spicy pepper jack cheese for delicious variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1650mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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