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.
4ouncesof deli-sliced peppered turkey - about 3 slices
4ouncesof provolone cheese - about 4 thin slices
1cupshredded iceberg lettuce - you can use any greensgreen leaf lettuce, red leaf, or spring mix.
½large tomatosliced
¼large red onionthinly sliced
¼cupsliced green or black olives
¼cupsliced banana peppers
1Tablespoonfreshly chopped fresh basiloptional
½tablespoonred wine vinegar
1½tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
1teaspoonItalian seasoning blend
Salt and pepper to taste
1 - 2TablespoonsMayonnaise
1teaspoonspicy 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.