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Italian Chopped Sandwich: 7 Secret Ingredients That Make It Irresistible


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  • Author: Chef Crenn
  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 3 1x

Description

Authentic Italian chopped sandwich loaded with premium deli meats, Italian cheeses, fresh vegetables, and a signature tangy dressing all finely chopped and served on crusty Italian bread.


Ingredients

Scale

1 large Italian sub roll

4 oz salami, diced

4 oz capicola, diced

4 oz mortadella, diced

4 oz provolone cheese, diced

2 oz fresh mozzarella, diced

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced

1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

1/4 cup banana peppers, diced

2 tbsp kalamata olives, chopped

2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tbsp mayonnaise


Instructions

1. Slice Italian sub roll in half lengthwise and hollow out some bread from the inside

2. Dice all meats and cheeses into small uniform pieces

3. Finely chop tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers, and olives

4. Shred iceberg lettuce into thin strips

5. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

6. Add diced meats, cheeses, and chopped vegetables to the dressing

7. Toss everything together until well coated

8. Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the sub roll

9. Pile the chopped mixture generously onto the bottom half

10. Top with shredded lettuce and close the sandwich

11. Press down gently and slice in half to serve

Notes

Use high-quality Italian deli meats for best flavor

Chop ingredients uniformly for even distribution

Let the mixture marinate for 10 minutes before assembling

Sandwich can be made ahead and wrapped tightly

Serves 2-3 people depending on appetite

Add hot peppers for extra heat if desired

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 1850
  • Fat: 32
  • Saturated Fat: 12
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 28
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 28
  • Cholesterol: 75