Description
The Chopped Italian Sandwich is a flavorful and satisfying classic Italian sandwich featuring a medley of savory deli meats, creamy provolone, crunchy fresh vegetables, and tangy pickled pepperoncini, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing and served on crusty hoagie or Italian bread. Perfect for lunches, picnics, or any occasion, it offers bold flavors, delightful textures, and customizable options to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Meats
- Salami – 3 oz, sliced into bite-size pieces
- Ham – 3 oz, sliced into bite-size pieces
- Capicola – 3 oz, sliced into bite-size pieces
Cheese
- Provolone cheese – 4 oz, sliced
Vegetables
- Shredded iceberg lettuce – 1 cup
- Tomatoes – 1 medium, thinly sliced
- Red onions – ½ medium, thinly sliced
- Pickled pepperoncini – 6-8 pieces, drained and chopped
Other
- Italian dressing – 3 tablespoons
- Hoagie roll or Italian bread – 1 large roll, sliced lengthwise but not all the way through
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and chop the shredded iceberg lettuce. Thinly slice the tomatoes and red onions. Drain and chop the pickled pepperoncini. Slice the provolone cheese and Italian deli meats (salami, ham, capicola) into bite-size pieces for the perfect chopped texture.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped deli meats, sliced provolone cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and pickled pepperoncini. Drizzle generously with Italian dressing and toss gently until all the ingredients are well coated but not soggy.
- Assemble the sandwich: Slice the hoagie roll or Italian bread lengthwise without cutting through completely. Load the mixed Italian salad onto the bread, pressing down slightly to pack the filling tightly and ensure every bite is full of flavor.
- Serve and enjoy: Cut the sandwich into manageable portions if desired and serve immediately to enjoy the perfect balance of crunchy freshness and savory goodness.
Notes
- Choose fresh deli meats and vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Chop all ingredients uniformly for an even taste and better sandwich stacking.
- Avoid overloading the bread to keep the sandwich manageable and less messy.
- Allow the assembled sandwich to rest for a few minutes to let flavors meld.
- Lightly toast the bread if serving later to enhance texture and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required, assemble and optionally toast
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Italian sandwich, chopped sandwich, deli sandwich, provolone sandwich, Italian deli meats, lunch sandwich, picnic sandwich
