Description
This Grinder Salad Sandwich combines layers of Italian meats, melted provolone, and a creamy, tangy grinder salad made famous on TikTok. With the perfect mix of crunch, creaminess, and flavor, this sub sandwich is a must-try for any sandwich lover looking to elevate their lunch game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 16-ounce Italian loaf of bread
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced soppressata salami
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced Genoa salami
- 6 deli-sized pepperoni slices
- 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, oregano, red chili flakes, and salt until smooth.
- Add sliced pepperoncini and red onion to the dressing and mix until coated.
- Toss in shredded iceberg lettuce until evenly covered; set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the Italian loaf in half and remove most of the inside bread, leaving about 1/2 inch.
- Layer half of the provolone cheese on each bread half and bake for 4–5 minutes until melted.
- Add ham on one side, soppressata on the other, then top with Genoa salami and pepperoni. Bake again for 5 minutes to warm the meats and toast the bread.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the meats.
- Top with tomato slices, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the prepared grinder salad over the tomatoes, add the top bread half, and gently press down.
- Cut into portions and serve immediately with extra grinder salad on the side.
Notes
- Make the grinder salad ahead, but add lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Use crusty Italian bread to prevent sogginess.
- Try cheese variations like mozzarella or Swiss for different flavors.
- Store leftover salad separately to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Assembling
- Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 832
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1795mg
- Fat: 66g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 39g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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