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Grinder Sandwich (TikTok Viral Recipe)
Grinder Sandwich - the ultimate twist on a classic deli sandwich! Deli meat piled high and topped with an irresistible grinder salad. Did you know that a deli sandwich can get EVEN better just by adding a grinder salad on top?! Imagine your favorite deli sandwich topped with a creamy tangy salad with lettuce, onions, parmesan cheese and pepperoncini peppers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Calories: 863 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
Grinder Salad
- ½ head iceberg lettuce
- ½ small red onion
- 1 Pepperoncini (or 4-5 hot pepper rings)
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise (or greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Pinch salt and pepper (to taste)
Grinder Sandwich
- 2 Italian Style Hoagies (or submarine buns)
- 1 medium beefsteak tomato (or tomato of choice)
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices deli roasted turkey (or chicken)
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 8 slices capicolla (or salami of choice)
- 8 slices genoa salami (or salami of choice)
- 6 slices Provolone cheese (or mozzarella)
- 2 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese (grated)
Instructions
Prepare the Grinder Salad
- Prepare the salad ingredients. Shred the iceberg lettuce into thin strips. Thinly slice the red onion. Finely chop the pepperoncini pepper. Finely mince or grate the garlic clove.
- In a medium sized bowl combine the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, oregano, chili flakes (if using). Mix until evenly combined.
- Add the lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini and garlic. Toss until evenly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Set aside in the fridge while you assemble the sandwich.
Cup of Yum
Prepare the Grinder Sandwich
- Slice each hoagie or submarine bun through the centre and place on a sheet pan cut sides up.
- Place 3 slices of provolone cheese on the top half of each bun. Evenly distribute and layer the deli meat on the bottom halves.
- Place the sheet pan in the oven or toaster oven on ‘broil’ for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted (or air fry on 400°F for 2-3 minutes).
- Slice the tomato into thin slices and layer on top of the deli meat.
- Top with the grinder salad and sprinkle on the grated parmesan cheese.
- Close the sandwich and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
863kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
2443mg
(102%)
Potassium
1043mg
(30%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2792IU
(56%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
631mg
(63%)
Iron
14mg
(78%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 863
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 863kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 2443mg | 102% |
| Potassium | 1043mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2792IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 631mg | 63% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.