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Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich

Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich

TikTok viral sensation combining layers of Italian meats, melted provolone, and zesty grinder salad on toasted sub rolls. Bold, satisfying, and ready in 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grinder Salad
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.5 head iceberg lettuce, shredded finely
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 0.33 cup banana peppers, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • pepper to taste
For the Sandwich
  • 3 sub rolls
  • 0.25 pound salami, sliced
  • 0.25 pound pepperoni, sliced
  • 0.25 pound turkey, sliced
  • 0.25 pound provolone cheese, sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 0.33 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Add shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and banana peppers to bowl. Toss thoroughly until everything coated in dressing. Set aside.
  3. Preheat oven broiler. Position rack about 6 inches from heat source.
  4. Slice sub rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Open each roll.
  5. Layer salami, pepperoni, and turkey evenly among three rolls. Top with provolone cheese slices.
  6. Place sandwiches on baking sheet. Broil 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and meats crisp slightly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  7. Remove from oven. Add tomato slices over melted cheese. Season tomatoes lightly with salt and pepper.
  8. Generously pile grinder salad onto each sandwich. Sprinkle grated parmesan over top.
  9. Close sandwiches gently, cut in half diagonal, and serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh sturdy sub rolls. Shred lettuce finely for better coating. Watch broiler carefully to prevent burning. Grinder salad can be made up to 1 hour ahead.