Description
This Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich is loaded with savory deli meats, melted provolone, and a creamy, tangy grinder salad, all tucked into a warm toasted hoagie roll. It delivers the perfect balance of crunch, richness, and fresh flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
4 hoagie rolls
8 slices provolone cheese
12 slices beef salami
12 slices beef pepperoni
8 slices smoked turkey breast
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium tomato, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the hoagie rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Layer the bottom half of each roll with beef salami, beef pepperoni, and smoked turkey. Top evenly with provolone cheese.
- Place the sandwiches open-faced on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the bread is lightly toasted.
- While the sandwiches bake, whisk together mayonnaise, white vinegar, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add shredded lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat with the dressing.
- Remove the sandwiches from the oven and layer tomato slices over the melted cheese.
- Generously pile the grinder salad mixture on top, close the sandwiches, gently press down, slice if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
Swap smoked turkey for ham or mortadella for a more traditional deli flavor.
Add crushed red pepper flakes or use hot capicola for extra heat.
For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise and slightly reduce the cheese.
Add shredded cabbage for extra crunch.
Store grinder salad separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
If storing assembled sandwiches, wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 24 hours; bread may soften.
To reheat, remove salad if possible and warm in a 350°F oven for 5 to 8 minutes, then add salad before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 685 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1450 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
