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Toasted hoagie roll stuffed with chopped italian sandwich meats, melted cheese, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs, all dressed in creamy Italian sauce.

Chopped Italian Sandwich

5 from 1 vote
A crowd-pleasing, mess-free chopped Italian sandwich featuring finely diced deli meats, cheese, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing – all mixed together for perfect flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf Crusty Italian bread - Or ciabatta, focaccia, or bakery rolls
  • 4 oz Genoa salami - Finely chopped
  • 4 oz Ham or capicola - Finely chopped
  • 2 oz Mortadella - Optional, for authentic flavor
  • 2 oz Pepperoni - Adds a kid-friendly kick
  • 4 oz Provolone cheese - Chopped or shredded
  • 2 oz Fresh mozzarella - Chopped into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan shavings - Optional, for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Romaine or iceberg - Finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Red onion - Finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Pepperoncini peppers - Drained and chopped
  • ½ cup Tomatoes - Seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup Black olives - Sliced or chopped
  • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil - For dressing
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar - For dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano - For dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil - For dressing
  • 1 clove Garlic - Minced or grated
  • Salt and pepper - To taste

Equipment

  • Sharp chef's knife (For uniform chopping)
  • Large cutting board (Space to chop meats and veggies)
  • Large mixing bowl (To combine all chopped ingredients)
  • Small jar (For shaking dressing)
  • Cast iron pan (Or any heavy object to press)

Method
 

  1. Slice your bread horizontally and scoop out some of the soft interior to make space
  2. Finely chop all the meats and cheeses into small, uniform pieces about ¼ inch in size
  3. Chop all vegetables like lettuce, onions, olives, tomatoes, and peppers to a similar size
  4. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs, and giardiniera in a jar and shake to mix well
  5. In a large bowl, toss all chopped ingredients together and coat evenly with dressing
  6. Let the combined mixture sit for 15 minutes so flavors can fully meld together
  7. Lightly oil bread, fill with mixture, press top on, and wrap sandwich tightly
  8. Place the wrapped sandwich under a heavy object like a cast iron pan for compression
  9. Unwrap the sandwich, slice with a serrated knife, and secure with toothpicks if needed

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.1mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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