Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich (Printer-friendly)

Crispy rolls layered with Italian deli meats, melted cheese, and tangy vegetable salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Cheese

01 - 4 hoagie or sub rolls, split
02 - 4 slices provolone cheese
03 - 4 slices mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

04 - 8 slices Genoa salami
05 - 8 slices deli ham
06 - 8 slices mortadella or turkey
07 - 8 slices capicola

→ Salad Mixture

08 - 2 cups iceberg or romaine lettuce, finely shredded
09 - 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
10 - 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
11 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/4 cup sliced black olives
13 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
14 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
18 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
19 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Garnish

20 - Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
21 - Grated Parmesan cheese

# How To Make It:

01 - Turn on your oven broiler to prepare for toasting.
02 - Place split rolls on a baking sheet. Layer provolone and mozzarella cheese on each roll.
03 - Place under broiler for 1–2 minutes until cheese melts and bread is lightly toasted. Remove from oven.
04 - Distribute salami, ham, mortadella or turkey, and capicola evenly onto bottom half of each roll.
05 - In a large mixing bowl, toss together lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
06 - Whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
07 - Pour dressing over vegetable mixture and toss until thoroughly coated.
08 - Mound dressed salad generously over the layered meats on each roll.
09 - Sprinkle with cracked black pepper and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
10 - Place top half of roll on each sandwich, press gently, and serve immediately.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • The warm, toasted bread meets cool, crisp salad in a way that makes every bite exciting
  • It comes together in 20 minutes flat, perfect for those nights when you want something restaurant quality without the hassle
02 -
  • Broiling can go from perfect to burnt in seconds, so stand right there and watch your bread like a hawk
  • The salad dressing needs to be tossed well before adding to the sandwich or you will end up with dry spots
03 -
  • Slice your lettuce and vegetables as thinly as possible for the best texture and distribution
  • Let the meats come to room temperature before layering for the most flavorful result

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