Description
This Italian Grinder Sandwich is a classic deli-style sandwich featuring layers of capicola, mortadella, salami, and provolone cheese, topped with a zesty salad mixture of lettuce, onions, and pepperoncini, all nestled in a hearty Italian loaf. Enjoy it cold or hot for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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Bread:
- 1 large Italian loaf
Salad:
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded (about 2 to 3 cups)
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 small clove garlic, minced or grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
- 1/3 pound provolone
- 1/3 pound capicola
- 1/3 pound mortadella
- 1/3 pound salami
Instructions
- Salad: Combine lettuce, onions, and pepperoncini in a bowl. Dress with olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Cold Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on bread. Layer provolone, capicola, mortadella, and salami. Add salad, close sandwich, cut, and serve.
- Hot Sandwich: Preheat oven to 425°F. Heat bread with provolone for 8-10 mins. Assemble sandwich, adding mayo before salad.
Notes
- Calories and serving sizes are approximate.
- Add salad to the center to prevent soggy bread.
- Experiment with different variations.
- Avoid storing with salad to maintain freshness.
- Best served immediately.
- Provolone and deli meats can be frozen for 6 weeks to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approximately 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
