Description
Savor the ultimate Italian grinder sandwich, a flavor-packed culinary journey through Italy’s beloved street food. Bold Italian meats, zesty pepperoncini, and melted provolone create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 3 slices salami
- 3 slices pepperoni
- 3 slices capicola
Cheese and Bread:
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 1 large hoagie roll or Italian sub roll
Vegetables and Condiments:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) banana peppers
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Carefully split the hoagie roll lengthwise, creating a wide surface for layering delectable ingredients.
- Generously coat both interior halves of the roll with a smooth layer of creamy mayonnaise, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange a robust foundation of cured meats – alternating slices of salami, pepperoni, and capicola – creating a rich, textured base on the bottom half of the roll.
- Strategically place thin, overlapping slices of provolone cheese atop the meat layer, allowing the cheese to slightly drape over the edges.
- Prepare the vibrant grinder salad by combining crisp shredded lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, and tangy banana peppers in a mixing bowl.
- Enhance the salad mixture with a zesty dressing of red wine vinegar, fruity olive oil, aromatic Italian seasoning, and a balanced pinch of salt and pepper.
- Carefully distribute the dressed salad mixture over the meat and cheese foundation, ensuring an even and generous coverage.
- Crown the sandwich with the top half of the hoagie roll, pressing gently to meld the flavors together.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the sandwich diagonally for an appealing presentation and easier handling.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of textures and flavors at their peak freshness.
Notes
- Customize bread options by using gluten-free rolls or whole wheat hoagie bread for dietary preferences.
- Toast the roll until golden brown for extra crunchiness and enhanced flavor profile.
- Balance vinegar intensity by adjusting red wine vinegar quantity based on personal taste preferences.
- Consider reducing sodium content by selecting low-sodium deli meats and using less salt in the salad mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg