The best Chopped Italian Sandwich Recipe on the internet! Must TRY
The best Chopped Italian Sandwich Recipe on the internet! Must TRY is a easy Italian-American recipe that serves 4. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking With Dave on YouTube.
Prep: 35 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 45 min
Cost: $15.98 total, $4.00 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium White Onion (peeled and sliced into rounds)
- 1 medium Tomato (seeded and diced)
- 0.25 cup Pitted Olives (black or green, drained)
- 0.25 cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers (jarred, drained)
- 0.25 cup Sun‑Dried Tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 0.25 cup Banana Peppers (jarred, drained)
- 2 cup Shredded Lettuce (iceberg or romaine, loosely packed)
- 4 oz Provolone Cheese (sliced or cubed)
- 4 oz Ham (thinly sliced)
- 4 oz Pepperoni (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Pesto (store‑bought or homemade)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise (regular or light)
- 3 tablespoon Zesty Italian Dressing (store‑bought)
- 2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 4 Hoagie Roll (soft, 8‑inch rolls; can toast if desired)
Instructions
Prepare Vegetables
Wash and slice the white onion into thin rounds, dice the tomato, and set aside. Drain olives, roasted red peppers, sun‑dried tomatoes, and banana peppers from their jars.
Time: PT10M
Weigh Meats and Cheese
Using the food scale, weigh out 4 oz each of provolone cheese, ham, and pepperoni. Slice or cube the cheese as desired.
Time: PT5M
Make the Dressing
In a mixing bowl combine 1 Tbsp pesto, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 3 Tbsp zesty Italian dressing, 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Layer the Base
Spread the shredded lettuce evenly over the cutting board to create a bed for the other ingredients.
Time: PT2M
Add Proteins and Cheese
Evenly distribute the ham, pepperoni, and provolone cheese over the lettuce.
Time: PT3M
Add the Pickled Veggies
Scatter the olives, roasted red peppers, sun‑dried tomatoes, banana peppers, onion rounds, and diced tomato over the meat and cheese.
Time: PT3M
Coarse Chop Everything
Using a sharp chef’s knife, repeatedly chop and toss the entire pile on the board until the ingredients are broken into bite‑size pieces and well‑mixed.
Time: PT5M
Combine with Dressing
Transfer the chopped mixture into the mixing bowl with the dressing. Toss thoroughly so every piece is lightly coated.
Time: PT3M
Portion into Rolls
Divide the mixture evenly among the 4 hoagie rolls, spreading it from one end to the other. Optionally toast the rolls before filling.
Time: PT2M
Store or Serve
Wrap each sandwich in parchment or place the remaining mixture in a tupperware container. Refrigerate if not eating immediately.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 460
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbohydrates
- 38 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, High protein, Not vegetarian, Contains soy (possible in some dressings)
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Last updated: April 18, 2026








