Description
Spice up sandwich night with this mouthwatering Italian Grinder Sub, packed with zesty salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese. Layers of classic Italian deli meats and tangy pepperoncini create a flavor explosion that will transport you straight to a bustling Milan street corner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 slices salami
- 4 slices capicola
- 4 slices mortadella
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Vegetables and Condiments:
- 1 large sub roll or baguette
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup banana peppers (optional)
Seasonings and Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Carefully split the submarine roll horizontally, ensuring an even cut for balanced layering.
- Generously coat the bottom half of the roll with creamy mayonnaise, creating a smooth base for the sandwich.
- Artfully arrange thin slices of salami, capicola, mortadella, and provolone cheese, overlapping them to maximize flavor coverage.
- Craft a vibrant grinder salad by tossing shredded lettuce with tangy red wine vinegar, rich olive oil, aromatic Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Distribute the zesty grinder salad evenly across the layered meats and cheese, allowing the dressing to enhance the sandwich’s overall taste profile.
- Crown the sandwich with fresh tomato slices, thinly sliced red onion rings, and tangy banana peppers for added texture and brightness.
- Gently place the top half of the roll, pressing slightly to compress the ingredients and create a cohesive sandwich structure.
- Diagonal slice the sandwich to create two manageable portions, serving immediately to preserve the roll’s crispness and ingredient integrity.
Notes
- Toast the sub roll for a crispy exterior that adds delightful crunch and enhances overall texture of the sandwich.
- Customize the meat selection by mixing different Italian cold cuts based on personal preference or availability, keeping the classic flavor profile intact.
- Drain banana peppers and pat tomatoes dry to prevent soggy bread and maintain the sandwich’s structural integrity.
- Create a vegetarian version by replacing meat with grilled portobello mushrooms or plant-based deli slices while preserving the zesty Italian seasoning mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg