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Toasted hoagie roll stuffed with chopped italian sandwich meats, melted cheese, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and herbs, all dressed in creamy Italian sauce.

Chopped Italian Sandwich

A crowd-pleasing, mess-free chopped Italian sandwich featuring finely diced deli meats, cheese, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing – all mixed together for perfect flavor in every bite.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: Best chopped Italian sandwich recipe, Chopped Italian Sandwich, Chopped Italian sandwich ingredients, Chopped Italian sandwich nyc, Chopped sandwich recipes, Simple chopped Italian sandwich recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $17

Equipment

  • Sharp chef's knife (For uniform chopping)
  • Large cutting board (Space to chop meats and veggies)
  • Large mixing bowl (To combine all chopped ingredients)
  • Small jar (For shaking dressing)
  • Cast iron pan (Or any heavy object to press)

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf Crusty Italian bread - Or ciabatta, focaccia, or bakery rolls
  • 4 oz Genoa salami - Finely chopped
  • 4 oz Ham or capicola - Finely chopped
  • 2 oz Mortadella - Optional, for authentic flavor
  • 2 oz Pepperoni - Adds a kid-friendly kick
  • 4 oz Provolone cheese - Chopped or shredded
  • 2 oz Fresh mozzarella - Chopped into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoon Parmesan shavings - Optional, for extra flavor
  • 1 cup Romaine or iceberg - Finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Red onion - Finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Pepperoncini peppers - Drained and chopped
  • ½ cup Tomatoes - Seeded and chopped
  • ¼ cup Black olives - Sliced or chopped
  • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil - For dressing
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar - For dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano - For dressing
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil - For dressing
  • 1 clove Garlic - Minced or grated
  • Salt and pepper - To taste

Instructions

  • Slice your bread horizontally and scoop out some of the soft interior to make space
  • Finely chop all the meats and cheeses into small, uniform pieces about ¼ inch in size
  • Chop all vegetables like lettuce, onions, olives, tomatoes, and peppers to a similar size
  • Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs, and giardiniera in a jar and shake to mix well
  • In a large bowl, toss all chopped ingredients together and coat evenly with dressing
  • Let the combined mixture sit for 15 minutes so flavors can fully meld together
  • Lightly oil bread, fill with mixture, press top on, and wrap sandwich tightly
  • Place the wrapped sandwich under a heavy object like a cast iron pan for compression
  • Unwrap the sandwich, slice with a serrated knife, and secure with toothpicks if needed

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 2.1mg