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Chopped Italian Sandwich Recipe

4.7 from 87 reviews

This Chopped Italian Sandwich is a flavorful, easy-to-make sub featuring a delicious combination of deli meats, provolone cheese, fresh vegetables, and tangy dressings. The ingredients are finely chopped and mixed together for a perfectly balanced texture and taste, all stuffed into classic hoagie rolls for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or a casual dinner.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Chop Ingredients: Place the lettuce, ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, onion, banana peppers, and tomato on a cutting board and chop everything finely into small bite-sized pieces to combine flavors evenly.
  2. Add Dressings: Top the chopped mixture with mayonnaise, then drizzle with red wine vinegar, Italian salad dressing, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
  3. Portion the Mixture: Divide the chopped and dressed mixture into 4 equal portions to prepare for sandwich assembly.
  4. Assemble Sandwiches: Fill each 8-inch sub or hoagie roll evenly with the prepared chopped Italian mixture, ensuring each sandwich is well-stuffed.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality deli meats and cheese for best flavor.
  • For a spicier kick, add more banana pepper rings or substitute with pepperoncini.
  • Chopping the ingredients into uniform pieces enhances the texture and flavor distribution.
  • Can be made a few hours ahead; store mixture separately and assemble sandwiches just before serving to preserve bread crispness.
  • Customize the sandwich by swapping iceberg lettuce with romaine or leafy greens for varied texture.

Keywords: Italian sandwich, chopped sandwich, deli meats, sub sandwich, easy lunch, quick sandwich