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Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich

Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich

A quick and easy sandwich packed with healthy ingredients and bursting with flavor, inspired by a classic Italian antipasto salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced salami
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced ham
  • 1/4 cup provolone cheese, diced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwich
  • 1 hoagie roll, split lengthwise
  • Mayonnaise (optional, for spreading)

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Prep the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, salami, ham, provolone, pepperoncini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
    1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, 1/4 cup thinly sliced salami, 1/4 cup thinly sliced ham, 1/4 cup provolone cheese, diced, 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced, 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced, 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, Salt and pepper
  3. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine thoroughly. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss again.
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  4. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise (if using) on the cut sides of the hoagie roll.
    Mayonnaise, 1 hoagie roll, split lengthwise
  5. Fill the Sandwich: Spoon the Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich mixture generously into the hoagie roll.
    1 hoagie roll, split lengthwise
  6. Serve: Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to mix and match the ingredients to your liking.