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Grinder Salad Sandwich

Italian-American · Lunch · Easy

Grinder Salad Sandwich

Total
23 min
Prep
15 min
Serves
4
Calories
630
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Toasted rolls hold warm deli meats and provolone beneath a heap of crunchy lettuce tossed with pepperoncini and a creamy vinegar dressing.

The contrast is the point of a Grinder Salad Sandwich: a warm, crisp roll underneath a cold, sharp salad. Mayonnaise and red wine vinegar coat the shredded lettuce, carrying the pepperoncini flavor into every bite.

Shred the lettuce finely and dry it well before dressing. Scoop a little soft bread from the rolls if they are especially thick, and assemble at the last moment so the bottom stays crisp.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Open the sandwich rolls on a sheet pan and divide the ham, salami and provolone among the bottom halves.

  2. Bake for until the cheese melts and the roll edges are golden.

  3. Whisk the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder and black pepper in a large bowl. Add the iceberg lettuce, red onion and pepperoncini, then toss until lightly coated.

  4. Layer tomato slices over the warm cheese. Pile on the dressed salad, close the rolls and cut each sandwich across the middle to serve.

Forkue tips

  • If your rolls are already very crusty, cover the tops loosely with foil while the cheese melts.

Storing and reheating

Keep undressed lettuce, dressing and meats in separate covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Toast and assemble just before eating; a dressed sandwich becomes soggy in storage.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

630Calories
31gProtein
53gCarbs
33gFat

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Grinder Salad Sandwich: FAQ

Can I make grinder salad ahead?

Prepare the dressing and slice the vegetables ahead, but keep them separate. Tossing just before assembly preserves the lettuce crunch.

What can replace pepperoncini?

Mild pickled banana peppers give a similar tang and crunch. Chopped dill pickles also work, with a more pronounced cucumber flavor.

How do I store and reheat Grinder Salad Sandwich?

Keep undressed lettuce, dressing and meats in separate covered containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Toast and assemble just before eating; a dressed sandwich becomes soggy in storage.

How long does Grinder Salad Sandwich take?

About 23 min in total: 15 min prep and 8 min cooking.

What do I need to make Grinder Salad Sandwich?

The key ingredients are sandwich rolls, ham, salami, provolone, iceberg lettuce and red onion, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Grinder Salad Sandwich?

If your rolls are already very crusty, cover the tops loosely with foil while the cheese melts.

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