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A close-up shot of a delicious Chopped Italian Sandwich, overflowing with fresh lettuce, chopped tomatoes, and feta cheese in a crusty baguette.
Daniel

Ultimate Chopped Italian Sandwich

A vibrant, flavorful sandwich packed with finely chopped Italian meats, cheeses, crisp vegetables, and a zesty vinaigrette, all nestled in a hearty bread roll. This recipe delivers big deli flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chopped Filling
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce finely shredded or chopped
  • 1 medium Tomato deseeded and finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion very finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Banana Peppers sliced, then finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Black Olives pitted and finely chopped
  • 4 slices Provolone Cheese about 2 oz, finely chopped
  • 2 oz Pepperoni thinly sliced, then finely chopped
  • 2 oz Hard Salami thinly sliced, then finely chopped
  • 2 oz Deli Ham thinly sliced, then finely chopped
For the Italian Vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder or 1/2 clove fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • Pinch Black Pepper freshly ground
To Assemble
  • 2 Hoagie Rolls or sub rolls, about 8-10 inches each, split lengthwise

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula or large spoon
  • Bread knife

Method
 

Prepare the Chopped Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped romaine lettuce, deseeded and diced tomato, very finely diced red onion, finely chopped banana peppers, pitted and finely chopped black olives, finely chopped provolone cheese, finely chopped pepperoni, finely chopped hard salami, and finely chopped deli ham.
Make the Vinaigrette
  1. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder (or minced fresh garlic), salt, and freshly ground black pepper until thoroughly combined.
Dress and Final Chop
  1. Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the chopped filling ingredients in the large bowl. Toss thoroughly with a spatula or large spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated. For an even finer 'chopped' texture, use a bench scraper or two knives to further chop the mixture together in the bowl until it reaches your desired consistency.
Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Carefully split each hoagie roll lengthwise, but do not cut all the way through, creating a hinge. If desired, lightly toast the rolls in a toaster oven or air fryer for 1-2 minutes until slightly warm and crisp.
  2. Generously spoon the chopped Italian filling into each prepared hoagie roll, pressing it down firmly to compact the ingredients. Close the sandwiches.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, flavorful Ultimate Chopped Italian Sandwiches!

Notes

For best results, use good quality deli meats and cheeses. You can customize the meats and vegetables based on your preference; consider adding giardiniera for extra tang and spice. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the vinaigrette. These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh.