Description
Packed with robust Italian flavors, this Italian Grinder Sandwich delivers a punch of savory meats, zesty peppers, and melted provolone. Layers of salami, ham, and pepperoncini create a hearty meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 slices deli ham
- 4 slices salami
- 4 slices capicola or prosciutto
Cheese and Bread:
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 large hoagie roll or baguette
Vegetables and Condiments:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 0.25 cup sliced red onions
- 0.25 cup banana peppers
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Carefully split the hoagie roll lengthwise, creating a wide surface for layering ingredients.
- Generously coat the bottom bread half with creamy mayonnaise, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create a robust meat foundation by strategically arranging ham, salami, and capicola in overlapping layers.
- Position provolone cheese slices directly atop the meat layer, allowing edges to slightly hang over.
- Distribute a crisp bed of shredded lettuce across the cheese, providing a fresh textural base.
- Artfully arrange sliced tomatoes, thinly sliced red onions, and tangy banana peppers on the lettuce.
- Enhance flavor profile by delicately drizzling red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil across the vegetables.
- Sprinkle a balanced blend of Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper over the entire surface.
- Carefully place the top bread half, gently pressing down to compress ingredients.
- Using a sharp knife, slice diagonally into sections and serve immediately at room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Toast the bread lightly for extra crunch and to prevent sogginess, enhancing the sandwich’s texture and flavor profile.
- Marinate the raw red onions in red wine vinegar for 5-10 minutes to mellow their sharp bite and add a tangy depth to the sandwich.
- Choose high-quality deli meats and slice them thinly for a more delicate and balanced meat-to-bread ratio.
- For a healthier version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use a lighter olive oil-based spread to reduce calories without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 850 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 2200 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg