Warning: This Chopped Italian Sandwich Recipe Will Blow Your Mind

Ingredients

• 0.5 head Iceberg Lettuce (small head, sliced then chopped)
• 1 medium Tomato (sliced)
• 0.25 medium Red Onion (thinly sliced)
• 5 pieces Pepperoncini Peppers (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Black Olives (pitted, sliced)
• 8 slices Deli Lunch Meat (mix of ham, pepperoni, turkey breast, and salami)
• 8 slices Provolone Cheese (thinly sliced)
• 0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for dressing)
• 0.125 cup Red Wine Vinegar (for dressing)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed from half a lemon)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 0.125 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 pinch Kosher Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 pieces Hoagie Rolls (soft sandwich rolls)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (softened, for spreading on rolls)
• 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise (optional, spread on rolls)

Instructions

1. Prepare Lettuce

   Slice half a small head of iceberg lettuce lengthwise, then chop the slices into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Slice Vegetables

   Slice a medium tomato, thinly slice a quarter red onion, slice a few pepperoncini peppers, and slice half a cup of black olives.

   Time: PT3M

3. Prepare Meats and Cheese

   Lay out about eight slices total of ham, pepperoni, turkey breast, and salami, then add eight slices of provolone cheese.

   Time: PT2M

4. Combine and Chop Salad

   Add all chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pepperoncini, olives, meats, and cheese to a large mixing bowl and give everything a good chop until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT5M

5. Make Italian Dressing

   In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/8 cup red wine vinegar, the juice of half a lemon, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes, a pinch of kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

   Time: PT3M

6. Dress the Salad

   Drizzle a couple of tablespoons of the homemade Italian dressing over the chopped mixture and toss gently to coat.

   Time: PT2M

7. Toast Hoagie Rolls

   Spread a thin layer of softened butter on each hoagie roll, then toast on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven or in a skillet over medium heat for about 2‑3 minutes until golden and crisp.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Assemble the Subs

   If desired, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the toasted roll halves, then spoon the dressed salad mixture evenly into each roll.

   Time: PT5M

9. Wrap and Serve

   Wrap each sub in parchment paper and serve immediately, or keep wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

20g

Fiber

3g