Chopped Italian Sandwich is packed with chopped cold cuts, provolone, and crisp veggies tossed in a simple dressing and stuffed into a toasted hoagie.
Author’s Notes
My New Favorite Sandwich
Okay, did I just create my new favorite sandwich?! I can’t get this one out of my head…and when I’m not thinking about it, it’s because I’m eating it, haha.
Calling it a hyper-fixation feels like an understatement. I am fully obsessed.
Chopped sandwiches have been all over social media for a while, and I finally took everything It is satisfying to from my Grinder sliders and turned it into this version…and WOW. It’s so good.
Grab mini hoagie buns, slice and toast them, spread on some mayo, and pile on the filling. It is satisfying to adding tomato and avocado too. Safe to say this one’s not leaving my rotation anytime soon!
Chopped Italian Sandwich Ingredients
| Ingredient | Let’s Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Lettuce & onion | Use fresh, crisp iceberg lettuce and finely dice the onion (beforehand) so it blends in and doesn’t overpower everything else. |
| Pepperoni, salami & ham | The deli is your best friend here. Grab good-quality cold cuts and ask for them to be thinly sliced. |
| Cheese | Use good-quality deli provolone, or swap in a cheese you like such as white cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss. |
| Banana peppers & pickles | Use sliced versions and pat dry to keep the filling from getting watered down. |
| Dressing (vinegar, mustard, oil, mayo & seasonings) | Use a good olive oil and shake well so the mayo fully blends in and the dressing thickens. |
How To Make A Chopped Italian Sandwich
- Make dressing: Add everything to a jar, season, and shake until smooth.
- Build base: Spread lettuce on a cutting board with onion, peppers, and pickles.
- Layer fillings: Add meats and cheese evenly over the top.
- Chop: Finely chop everything together until diced small and well mixed.
- Toss: Drizzle dressing over and chop again to coat evenly.
- Toast rolls: Slice and toast until lightly golden, then spread with mayo.
- Assemble: Add tomato and avocado if using, pile in the chopped mixture, and serve!
the cook’s Notes
What To Serve With A Chopped Italian Sandwich
- Chips: Classic and straightforward. Kettle chips or salt & vinegar are my go-to.
- Pasta salad: Something simple like an Italian pasta saladpairs evenly.
- Fruit: A fruit salad or side of fresh watermelon, grapes, or berries.
- Fries: Air fryer or oven fries if you want something more filling.
Storage
- Bread: Keep rolls separate so they don’t get soggy. Toast fresh before serving.
- Assembled sandwiches: Best eaten right away.
- Filling: It will soften as it sits, so it’s best the same day.
- Dressing: Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake well before using to recombine if it separates.
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