A classic Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich featuring layers of salami, pepperoni, turkey, provolone cheese, and a tangy grinder salad made with shredded iceberg lettuce, red onion, banana peppers, and a flavorful mayonnaise dressing. Broiled briefly to melt the cheese, topped with fresh tomato slices, and served on soft sub rolls, this sandwich delivers a perfect balance of savory, fresh, and creamy flavors in just 25 minutes.
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:3 sandwiches
Ingredients
Dressing and Salad
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 head iceberg lettuce (shredded)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1/3 cup banana peppers (sliced)
Sandwich
3 sub rolls
1/4 pound salami
1/4 pound pepperoni
1/4 pound turkey (sliced deli meat)
1/4 pound provolone cheese (sliced)
1 tomato (sliced)
Instructions
Prepare the grinder salad: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until the dressing is smooth and uniform. Add shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced red onions, and banana peppers to the bowl and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Assemble the sandwiches: Slice each sub roll horizontally, but not completely through, to create a pocket. Layer 1/4 pound each of salami, pepperoni, and turkey evenly inside the rolls. Top the meats with sliced provolone cheese.
Broil the sandwiches: Preheat your oven’s broiler and place the sandwiches on a baking sheet. Broil for 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Add fresh toppings: Remove the sandwiches from the oven. Place sliced tomato on top of the melted cheese inside each sandwich. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared grinder salad over the tomatoes.
Serve: Close the sandwiches gently to keep all ingredients in place. Cut each sandwich in half if desired before serving immediately.
Notes
Use freshly sliced deli meats and cheese for the best flavor and texture.
If you do not have red wine vinegar, white vinegar or lemon juice can be used as a substitute.
Feel free to add other sandwich toppings like pickles or olives for extra flavor.
To make the sandwich gluten free, substitute the sub rolls with gluten-free bread.
Broiling time may vary by oven; monitor carefully to prevent burning the cheese.
