Chopped Italian Sub
About this recipe
The Chopped Italian Sub is a fun twist on the classic Italian chopped salad, transforming it into a hearty sandwich that's taking the internet by storm. In this quick recipe, Sam the Cooking Guy shows us how to layer and chop ingredients to create a deliciously satisfying meal in just 15 minutes.
With a mix of meats, cheese, and fresh veggies, this sandwich packs a punch of flavor and texture. Plus, toasting the bread adds a nice touch that elevates the whole experience.
Ingredient notes
- Use your preferred type of ham for this recipe.
Tips from SAM THE COOKING GUY’s video
- Chop the ingredients well to ensure a good mix of flavors in every bite.
- Toast the Italian bread with a bit of extra virgin olive oil for added flavor and texture.
Good to know
- How many servings does this recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings.
- What is the total time required to make this dish?
- The total time required to make this dish is 15 minutes.
- What should I do with the ingredients after preparing them?
- After preparing the ingredients, you should layer the iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, provolone cheese, ham, salami, and pepperoni in the sandwich, then chop all the ingredients together until well mixed.
- What type of bread should I use for this recipe?
- You should use Italian bread for this recipe.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to SAM THE COOKING GUY: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Prepare the ingredients: gather the Italian bread, provolone cheese, ham, salami, pepperoni, iceberg lettuce, tomato, red onion, spicy peppers, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Start by layering the iceberg lettuce on the bottom of the sandwich.
- 3
Add diced tomatoes on top of the lettuce.
- 4
Slice the red onion and add it to the sandwich.
- 5
Layer in the provolone cheese, followed by the ham, salami, and pepperoni.
- 6
Chop all the ingredients together until well mixed.
- 7
Add spicy peppers to the mixture and blend them in.
- 8
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil. Mix well.
- 9
Add the Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the mixture and combine thoroughly.
- 10
Toast the Italian bread lightly with a bit of extra virgin olive oil on a flat top grill.
- 11
Fill the toasted bread with the chopped mixture and serve.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity of mayonnaise is inferred based on typical usage in similar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from SAM THE COOKING GUY’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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