Chopped Italian Sandwich
This chopped Italian sandwich is loaded with deli meats, crisp lettuce, cheese, and tangy dressing for an easy lunch or dinner packed with flavor.
Servings: 6 Sandwiches
Equipment
Ingredients
Homemade Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pepperoncini pepper juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Filling Ingredients:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce about 3 heads
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup pepperoncini peppers drained and sliced
- 4 slices deli ham (Note 1)
- 4 slices deli smoked turkey (Note 2)
- 4 slices salami (Note 3)
- 4 slices deli pepperoni (Note 4)
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 2 ounces sliced black olives
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Sandwich Options:
- Hoagie buns
- Iceberg lettuce wraps
- Gluten free sourdough bread toasted
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, pepperoncini pepper juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- On a large cutting board, chop the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini peppers, and black olives into small bite-sized pieces.
- Stack the deli meats and provolone cheese, then chop into thin strips and smaller pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped vegetables, meats, cheeses, parmesan cheese, and dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
- Pile the chopped filling into hoagie buns, toasted gluten free bread, or lettuce wraps and serve immediately.
Notes
Note 1: Use a savory ham. Skip the brown sugar or honey ham options because the sweetness does not work with the Italian flavors.
Note 2: Same as the ham, skip any sweet flavors for the turkey.
Note 3: For low FODMAPers, use a salami without garlic or onion.
Note 4: Same as the salami, use a pepperoni without garlic or onion.
Meal Prep Instructions: Complete all steps but the last step. Store the sandwich filling in an airtight container, separate from the bread option. When ready to eat, assemble the sandwich.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSugar: 2g
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