Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich (TikTok Viral Recipe) Recipe
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This Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich is a TikTok viral recipe featuring layers of salami, pepperoni, turkey, and provolone cheese on a sub roll, topped with a tangy grinder salad made of mayonnaise, lettuce, banana peppers, and red onion. Broiled to melt the cheese and finished with fresh tomato slices, this sandwich is a flavorful and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:3 servings
Ingredients
Grinder Salad
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 head iceberg lettuce (shredded)
1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
1/3 cup banana peppers (sliced)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Sandwich
3 sub rolls
1/4 pound salami
1/4 pound pepperoni
1/4 pound turkey
1/4 pound provolone cheese
1 tomato (sliced)
Instructions
Make the grinder salad: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated. Stir in shredded iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, and sliced banana peppers until the salad is evenly coated.
Assemble the sandwiches: Slice each sub roll open and layer evenly with salami, pepperoni, turkey, and provolone cheese, distributing the meats and cheese across all rolls.
Broil the sandwiches: Preheat your oven's broiler. Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the provolone cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
Add fresh toppings: Remove the sandwiches from the oven and top each with slices of fresh tomato. Then spoon a generous amount of the prepared grinder salad over the tomatoes.
Serve: Gently close the sandwiches and cut in half if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the melty cheese and fresh, tangy salad combination.
Notes
Use fresh iceberg lettuce for the best crunch in the grinder salad.
Adjust the amount of banana peppers according to your preferred spice level.
You can substitute turkey with ham or roast beef if preferred.
For a low-fat version, use light mayonnaise and reduced-fat provolone cheese.
To avoid sogginess, serve the sandwiches immediately after assembling and broiling.
