Description
Savor layers of Italian grinder sub packed with zesty meats, tangy peppers, and melted provolone cheese between crusty bread. Perfectly balanced flavors create a mouthwatering sandwich you’ll crave for your next hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 4–5 slices salami
- 4–5 slices pepperoni
- 4–5 slices capicola or ham
Cheese and Bread:
- 1 Italian sub roll or hoagie roll
- 2 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Condiments:
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) shredded lettuce
- 2–3 slices tomato
- 2–3 slices red onion
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) banana peppers
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Italian dressing or oil and vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the sub roll lengthwise, optionally toasting until lightly golden and crisp at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Generously coat both interior bread surfaces with creamy mayonnaise, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange a robust layer of cured meats – alternating salami, pepperoni, and capicola – across the bottom bread half.
- Create a smooth cheese foundation by overlapping provolone slices directly onto the meat layer.
- Build a fresh vegetable medley by distributing crisp shredded lettuce, vibrant tomato rounds, thinly sliced red onion, and tangy banana peppers.
- Enhance flavor profile by drizzling Italian dressing or classic oil and vinegar mixture evenly across vegetable toppings.
- Season the sandwich with a sprinkle of dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper for additional depth.
- Gently compress the sandwich, securing all ingredients, then slice diagonally to create two symmetrical halves.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and bread maintains its textural integrity.
Notes
- Toasting the roll enhances the sandwich’s texture, creating a crispy exterior while keeping the inside soft and chewy.
- Choose high-quality deli meats for maximum flavor and authenticity in your Italian grinder sub.
- Drain banana peppers and pat tomatoes dry to prevent soggy bread and maintain the sandwich’s structural integrity.
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and use lean meats like turkey pepperoni to reduce calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1800 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg