Description
Mouthwatering chopped Italian sandwich recipe combines robust salami, provolone, and pepperoncini in a zesty salad-style creation. Crisp ingredients and tangy dressing make this viral sensation perfect for quick lunches and party appetizers you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Italian hoagie roll or sub bread
- 4 slices salami
- 4 slices pepperoni
- 3 slices prosciutto
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsps red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsps banana peppers or pepperoncini, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 small tomato, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously dice crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sharp red onion, and tangy banana peppers into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- Carefully cube salami, pepperoni, delicate prosciutto, and creamy provolone into small, consistent chunks.
- Combine all chopped meats and vegetables in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Craft a vibrant dressing by whisking olive oil, red wine vinegar, aromatic Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well-integrated.
- Drizzle the zesty dressing over the chopped ingredients, gently tossing to coat every morsel with flavor.
- Prepare the Italian hoagie roll by slicing it lengthwise and optionally removing some interior bread to create more space for filling.
- Generously pile the seasoned mixture into the roll, pressing gently to secure the ingredients.
- Slice the sandwich diagonally into manageable portions for easy serving and immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Cut ingredients uniformly small for the perfect texture and even flavor distribution in every bite.
- Swap meats based on dietary preferences or availability, like using turkey or plant-based alternatives for lighter versions.
- Adjust vinegar and oil ratio to prevent soggy bread and maintain crisp sandwich integrity.
- Prepare chopped ingredients and dressing separately, mixing just before serving to keep vegetables fresh and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 930 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 2200 mg
- Fat: 75 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 45 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg