Chopped Italian Sandwich
This chopped Italian sandwich is packed with deli meats, provolone cheese, crisp lettuce, tangy peppers, and a creamy deli-style dressing, all finely chopped together for the perfect bite every time. Quick, satisfying, and full of bold Italian flavors, this viral sandwich truly lives up to the hype.
Equipment
- Large cutting board
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Mixing bowl
- Bread knife
- Toaster or oven
Ingredients
Sandwich Filling
- 8 slices Genoa salami
- 8 slices turkey breast
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices pepperoni
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup banana peppers sliced
- 1 tomato diced
Dressing
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional
Bread
- 4 hoagie rolls or ciabatta rolls lightly toasted
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the deli meats, provolone cheese, lettuce, onions, tomato, and banana peppers into manageable pieces for chopping.
- On a large cutting board, pile the meats, cheese, lettuce, onions, peppers, and tomato together.
- Using a large sharp knife, chop repeatedly until everything is finely mixed and evenly distributed. Do not over-chop into a paste.
- Add the chopped mixture to a mixing bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and optional olive oil until lightly coated.
- Slice the hoagie rolls or ciabatta and lightly toast them until warm and slightly crisp. Avoid over-toasting.
- Generously stuff each roll with the chopped Italian filling. Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp and fresh.
Notes
Toast the bread first to prevent sogginess and improve texture. Add dressing just before serving for the best results. For extra spice, add hot cherry peppers or pepper jack cheese. For a lighter version, swap heavier meats for turkey and use Greek yogurt dressing instead of mayonnaise.