Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich (Print Version)
Hearty Italian deli meats and provolone topped with tangy, crunchy salad on fresh baked bread
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
02 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
04 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
06 - 1/4 cup banana peppers, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Creamy Dressing
08 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Sandwich Assembly
14 - 4 Italian hoagie rolls, split
15 - 8 slices provolone cheese
16 - 8 slices Genoa salami
17 - 8 slices deli ham
18 - 8 slices mortadella
19 - 8 slices capicola
20 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully emulsified.
02 - Add shredded lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, black olives, banana peppers, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until all vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
03 - Spread softened butter on the cut sides of each roll. Toast under a broiler or in a hot skillet until golden brown and lightly crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Arrange 2 slices each of provolone, salami, ham, mortadella, and capicola on the bottom half of each roll, layering evenly for consistent distribution.
05 - Mound the dressed salad generously over the meat and cheese layers. Close with the top bun, press down gently to compact, and slice each sandwich in half diagonally. Serve immediately while the salad remains crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The dressing works double duty coating both the salad and the bread, so every bite is perfectly seasoned
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners
02 -
- Toast your bread even if you think it's unnecessary, because that barrier keeps the sandwich from falling apart
- Let the salad sit for just 5 minutes before serving so the flavors can make friends with each other
03 -
- Ask your deli counter to slice the paper-thin, which makes them easier to bite through
- Use a vegetable peeler to shave thin ribbons of Parmesan instead of grating it