Ultimate Italian Grinder Sandwich (Print Format)

Italian meats, provolone, and salad dressing combine in a hearty, flavor-packed sandwich for any occasion.

# Ingredients:

→ Sandwich Components

01 - 1 large Italian loaf or sub roll
02 - 6 slices provolone cheese
03 - 6 slices Genoa salami
04 - 6 slices pepperoni
05 - 4 slices deli ham
06 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1/4 cup sliced red onion
08 - 1 tomato, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup banana peppers

→ Grinder Salad Dressing

10 - 1/2 cup mayo
11 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
12 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
13 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
14 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
15 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Slice the bread lengthwise and toast lightly if desired.
02 - Layer the provolone, salami, pepperoni, and ham inside the loaf.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.
04 - Add the shredded lettuce, red onion, tomato, and banana peppers to the dressing and toss until well-coated.
05 - Pile the dressed grinder salad generously onto the sandwich.
06 - Close the sandwich, press lightly, slice, and enjoy.

# Tips:

01 - Place cheese directly on warm toasted bread so it softens and melts slightly.
02 - Don’t skip the banana peppers—they add acidity and crunch that balance the richness.
03 - If serving later, keep the salad separate and assemble right before eating.
04 - Hollow out a bit of the bread interior to make room for extra filling.
05 - Chill the grinder salad for 10 minutes before assembling for maximum flavor.

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