Description
Mouthwatering italian grinder sandwich combines hearty meats, zesty peppers, and tangy provolone between crusty bread. Layers of flavor create a classic deli-style meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) turkey breast slices (deli-style)
- 200 grams (7 ounces) roasted chicken breast slices
Bread and Cheese:
- 1 large baguette or Italian sub roll
- 4 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pickled banana peppers or pepperoncini slices
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully split the baguette horizontally, creating two equal halves for the sandwich foundation.
- Craft a zesty dressing by blending mayonnaise, olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Lavishly coat both bread surfaces with the prepared dressing, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor infusion.
- Arrange turkey and chicken slices evenly across the bottom bread layer, creating a hearty protein base.
- Position cheese slices strategically over the meat to provide a creamy, melting element.
- Distribute fresh lettuce, vibrant tomato rounds, crisp red onion slivers, tangy banana peppers, and briny black olives across the sandwich surface.
- Gently press the top bread half downward, compressing the ingredients to meld flavors and create a compact sandwich structure.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the sandwich diagonally into serving portions, allowing each piece to showcase the layered ingredients.
- Serve immediately to preserve the bread’s texture and ingredient freshness, ensuring optimal taste and dining experience.
Notes
- Toast the baguette briefly for extra crunch and enhanced flavor profile without making it too hard.
- Customize the dressing by adjusting herb ratios or swapping vinegar for different tangy notes like balsamic or apple cider vinegar.
- Use gluten-free baguette for celiac-friendly version or swap meats with plant-based alternatives for vegetarian option.
- Prep ingredients ahead and assemble just before serving to maintain optimal bread texture and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg