Description
The Chopped Italian Sandwich is a fresh, flavorful twist on the classic Italian sub, made by finely chopping a medley of deli meats, provolone cheese, fresh vegetables, and banana peppers, then tossing them in a tangy blend of mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian dressing, and seasoning. Served on soft hoagie rolls, this sandwich offers a delightful combination of textures and zesty flavors perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Cheese
- 4 ounces deli ham
- 4 ounces salami
- 4 ounces pepperoni
- 4 ounces provolone cheese
Vegetables
- 2 generous cups shredded iceberg lettuce or 3 ounces leafy lettuce
- 2 sliced intact rings of a medium red onion (about 2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup banana pepper rings
- 1 large tomato, sliced
Bread and Condiments
- 4 8-inch sub or hoagie rolls
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing of choice
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop Ingredients: Place the lettuce, ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, onion rings, banana pepper rings, and sliced tomato on a cutting board. Chop them all together into small, bite-sized pieces to create a well-mixed, finely diced filling.
- Add Dressing: Top the chopped mixture with mayonnaise. Drizzle with red wine vinegar and Italian salad dressing, then sprinkle Italian seasoning along with salt and pepper to taste. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the dressing and seasonings throughout the ingredients.
- Divide Filling: Separate the dressed mixture into 4 equal portions, ensuring each sandwich will have a balanced amount of filling.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Carefully fill each of the 8-inch sub or hoagie rolls with one portion of the chopped Italian filling. Press lightly to pack the mixture into the rolls but keep the texture intact.
- Serve: The sandwiches are now ready to serve immediately, offering a fresh, tangy, and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For sharper flavor, use a pepperoncini or pickled banana peppers with a bit of brine.
- You can substitute iceberg lettuce with romaine or green leaf lettuce for a different texture.
- Adjust the amount of Italian seasoning to preference for a milder or stronger herb profile.
- This sandwich is best served fresh but can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for up to one day.
- Consider warming the sub rolls slightly before filling for added comfort if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Chopped Italian Sandwich, Italian sub, hoagie, deli meat sandwich, quick lunch, easy sandwich recipe, provolone sandwich
