Description
This Loaded Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich is stacked with layers of savory deli meats, melted provolone, and a creamy, zesty grinder salad. It delivers the perfect balance of warm, rich flavors and cool, crunchy texture in every bite.
Ingredients
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup banana peppers, sliced
3 sub rolls
1/4 pound salami
1/4 pound pepperoni
1/4 pound turkey
1/4 pound provolone cheese
1 tomato, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the shredded lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, and banana peppers until evenly coated. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Slice the sub rolls lengthwise without cutting all the way through.
- Layer the salami, pepperoni, turkey, and provolone cheese evenly inside each roll.
- Preheat the oven broiler. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and top each sandwich with sliced tomato.
- Spoon the prepared grinder salad generously over the top, gently close the sandwiches, press lightly, and slice in half if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra spice, add crushed red pepper flakes or use hot banana peppers.
Substitute capicola for a more traditional deli variation.
Use reduced-fat mayonnaise for a lighter option.
Store grinder salad separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat assembled sandwiches at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes and add salad after warming to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 840 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1850 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
