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Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich Recipe

The TikTok Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich combines the richness of Italian meats and cheeses with the refreshing crunch of a salad, resulting in an irresistible creation that has taken the internet by storm.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 866 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 French baguette; or Italian sub roll
  • 4 ounces of deli-sliced ham about 4 slices
  • 4 ounces of deli-sliced salami about 5–6 slices
  • 4 ounces of deli-sliced sandwich pepperoni about 5–6 slices
  • 4 ounces of deli-sliced peppered turkey - about 3 slices
  • 4 ounces of provolone cheese - about 4 thin slices
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce - you can use any greens green leaf lettuce, red leaf, or spring mix.
  • ½ large tomato sliced
  • ¼ large red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced green or black olives
  • ¼ cup sliced banana peppers
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly chopped fresh basil optional
  • ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 - 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon spicy mustard or regular mustard

Instructions
 

  • On a large cutting board, layer ingredients, beginning with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, green olives or black olives (optional), and banana peppers.
  • Add layers of a variety of meats and cheese.
  • Using a large knife chop ingredients into bite size pieces.
  • Gather chopped ingredients into a pile on cutting board, or place in a large bowl.
  • Top with mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper, Italian seasonings. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Mix ingredients to create grinder filling.
  • Place large scoops of filling in toasted Italian sub rolls, spinach wraps, pita pockets, or serve as a salad.

Notes

Note you can substitute with Spinach herb wraps, Pita Pockets, or any long rolls you prefer.
Optional ingredients - red pepper flakes (for extra heat), Parmesan cheese, roast beef, garlic powder, fresh basil, etc.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 866kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 46gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 30gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 2474mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6g
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