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Italian Grinder Salad Sandwiches

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ small red onion thinly sliced
  • cup ¼pepperoncini
  • lb ½mixed deli meats chopped
  • cup ½–¾shredded provolone optional
  • cup ½mayo
  • 1 tbsp –2red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp pepperoncini juice
  • tsp ½oregano
  • tsp ½garlic powder
  • Salt & pepper
  • 4 hoagie rolls
  • 4 slices –8provolone

Method
 

  1. Prep the Salad Chop lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and pepperoncini. Toss into a large bowl.
  2. Add Meats and Cheese Chop deli meats into bite-size strips. Add to the bowl with shredded provolone if using.
  3. Make the Dressing Whisk mayo, vinegar, pepperoncini juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Toss It All Together Pour dressing over the mixture. Toss thoroughly so every piece is lightly coated. It should look creamy but not dripping.
  5. Toast the Rolls Slice hoagie rolls lengthwise. Add sliced provolone inside. Bake at 400°F for 5–7 minutes until warm and slightly crisp.
  6. Assemble Pile the grinder salad generously into the toasted rolls. Press lightly to settle. Serve immediately.