Grinder Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
1308 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Grinder Sandwich
Description
This sandwich starts by preparing a creamy salad with mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sliced pepperoncini, shredded iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, and grated Parmesan cheese. The bread roll is split and each side topped with provolone slices, then baked until the cheese just melts. After baking, dried oregano is sprinkled on the bread surfaces. The bottom half of the roll is layered with mortadella or ham, and the top half with soppressata and salami. Cherry peppers can be added for heat. The salad is placed atop the meats on the bottom half, followed by thin tomato slices. The sandwich is then pressed together tightly and sliced.
The combination of creamy salad, tangy pepperoncini, and assorted meats creates a balance of flavors and textures, with the melted cheese binding the sandwich nicely. Baking briefly to melt the cheese enhances the sandwich by warming the bread and softening the cheese without making it overly soggy. This sandwich works well as a hearty meal or substantial snack.
Variations allow switching meats and cheeses to suit preferences. Soaking onions reduces their sharpness. Positioning the salad in the sandwich center helps keep the bread from becoming soggy. Adjusting the inclusion of pickled peppers tailors the sandwich's spiciness.
Ingredients
salad
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 Pepperoncini thinly sliced
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1 ounce red onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
sandwich assembly
- 1 Italian bread roll split
- 2 provolone cheese cut in half, slices
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 3 ounces mortadella (or ham)
- 2 ounces Soppressata
- 2 ounces salami
- 1/2 tomato thinly sliced, vine ripe
- 3 cherry peppers optional, chopped, pickled
Instructions
salad
- Ia mixing bowl combine mayo, vinegar, oregano, and pepperocinis.
- Add lettuce, red onion, and parmesan and toss together until evenly coated.
sandwich assembly
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Place a slice of cheese onto each side of the bread roll and bake for 4 to 5 minutes, until the cheese just melts. Remove from oven and sprinkle each side with dried oregano.
- Top bottom half of roll with mortadella (or ham) and top half of the roll with soppressata and salami.
- Top mortadella with cherry peppers, if using.
- Top cherry peppers with iceberg salad, then sliced tomatoes.
- Carefully, but tightly press the sandwich roll together, slice in half and serve.
Notes
- Place the salad in the center of the sandwich to help prevent bread from becoming soggy.
- Avoid slicing tomatoes too thin to reduce moisture inside the sandwich.
- Soak red onions in water for about 10 minutes before mixing to mellow their sharpness.
- Romaine lettuce can be used instead of iceberg as an alternative for the salad.
- Substitute cured meats like roasted turkey, prosciutto, Spanish chorizo, or pepperoni based on preference.
- Other cheeses like havarti, mozzarella, fontina, or Swiss work well as alternatives to provolone.
- If spicy peppers are not desired, replace pepperoncinis and cherry peppers with chopped pickles, cornichons, or olives.
- Replace the creamy salad dressing with red wine vinaigrette if a lighter option is preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1308 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1308kcal | 65% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 62g | 124% |
| Fat | 91g | 140% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 35g | 175% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 8954mg | 373% |
| Potassium | 1116mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1428IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 565mg | 57% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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