Description
Mouthwatering Chopped Italian Sandwich brings together zesty salami, provolone, and crisp vegetables in a flavor-packed stack. Layers of savory meats and tangy dressing create a classic Italian-inspired lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 4 slices Applegate Naturals Black Forest Ham
- 8 slices Applegate Naturals Genoa Salami
- 12 slices Applegate Naturals Turkey Pepperoni
Cheese and Vegetables:
- 4 slices Applegate Organics Provolone cheese
- 6 romaine lettuce leaves, chopped
- 4 slices ripe tomato
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) red onion slices
- 1/4 cup (59 milliliters) pickled jalapenos
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) dried oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Bread:
- 3/4 soft hoagie rolls, split
Instructions
- Arrange all ingredients – ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and lettuce – on a spacious cutting surface.
- With a sharp chef’s knife, methodically chop the entire mixture into uniform, coarse pieces, ensuring each ingredient is roughly the same size.
- Drizzle mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, and sprinkle dried oregano over the chopped mixture.
- Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Continue chopping and folding the ingredients together, creating a well-integrated sandwich filling with balanced flavors and consistent texture.
- Split open hoagie rolls and liberally fill each with the chopped Italian sandwich mixture.
- Serve immediately to preserve the fresh, vibrant textures and prevent bread from becoming soggy.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality deli meats to elevate the sandwich’s flavor profile and ensure the best taste experience.
- Adjust jalapeño quantity based on personal spice tolerance, removing seeds for milder heat or adding more for extra kick.
- Consider gluten-free hoagie rolls or lettuce wraps to make the recipe suitable for different dietary needs.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for easier chopping and to maintain a crisp texture throughout the preparation process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg