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Italian Grinder Sandwich (TikTok Salad Sandwich)

This Italian Grinder Sandwich was a TikTok sensation thanks to the tossed salad topping made with chopped lettuce and pepperoncini in a tangy dressing. Piled high with your favorite Italian lunch meats and melted cheese on a crust roll, this is one heck of a sandwich. It's no surprise that it caught the attention of millions and gets rave reviews!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 909 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more if you like spicy)
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
  • ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 3-4 cups iceberg lettuce
  • 1 large loaf crusty Italian bread (or focaccia or ciabatta sliced in half)
  • 4 ounces sliced muenster cheese (or havarti or Colby Jack)
  • 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese
  • ¼ pound roasted turkey breast thinly shaved
  • ¼ pound ham
  • 3 ounces sopressata salami
  • 3 ounces capocollo (aka gabagool) or genoa salami
  • 3 ounces prosciutto
  • 2 ounces deli sliced pepperoni
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 medium beefsteak tomato
  • olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Mix the mayo, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes in a bowl until smooth. This base sauce gonna be your flavor anchor.
  • Add the minced garlic, sliced pepperoncini, Parmesan cheese, and thinly sliced red onion to that mayo blend. Stir it well so everything’s spread evenly.
  • Slice your Italian bread or ciabatta in half and spread the salad mix right on the bread. Make sure to coat it nice and thick.
  • Layer up the meats next: thinly shaved roasted turkey breast, ham, sopressata salami, capocollo or genoa salami, prosciutto, and deli sliced pepperoni. This combo hits all the best savory notes.
  • Top those meats with a mix of muenster cheese and provolone slices, then add iceberg lettuce and thin slices of beefsteak tomato for freshness.

Notes

Inspired by @ohheyimgray on TikTok. From what I can tell this was the genesis of this viral sandwich.