Description
Mouthwatering layers of TikTok viral chopped Italian sandwich delight hungry crowds with classic deli flavors. Crisp vegetables, savory meats, and zesty dressing combine in a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) salami
- 4 ounces (113 grams) pepperoni
- 4 ounces (113 grams) capicola
Cheese and Bread:
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 1 Italian hoagie roll or ciabatta bread
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup banana peppers
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Meticulously dice salami, pepperoni, capicola, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and banana peppers into uniform, small cubes.
- Transfer all chopped ingredients into a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Drizzle olive oil and red wine vinegar over the ingredient medley, then sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Thoroughly toss the ingredients, allowing the seasonings to coat each morsel and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Slice the hoagie roll or ciabatta bread horizontally, creating a perfect vessel for the chopped Italian blend.
- Generously pile the seasoned mixture onto the bread, ensuring a robust and colorful filling that reaches the edges.
- Press the sandwich gently to help ingredients meld together, creating a compact and easy-to-eat sandwich.
- Serve immediately at room temperature for optimal taste and texture, allowing the flavors to shine through.
Notes
- Customize protein choices by swapping meats with turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and store separately to maintain crispness and prevent soggy sandwich texture.
- Control spice levels by adjusting banana peppers or adding crushed red pepper flakes for extra kick.
- Use gluten-free bread options to make the sandwich celiac-friendly without compromising flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1400 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg