Ingredients
Grinder Salad
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup banana peppers, sliced
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Sandwich
- 3 sub rolls
- 1/4 pound salami
- 1/4 pound pepperoni
- 1/4 pound turkey breast, sliced
- 1/4 pound provolone cheese
- 1 tomato, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the grinder salad: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a creamy dressing. Add shredded iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced red onion, and banana peppers, then mix until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Slice each sub roll horizontally without cutting all the way through. Layer salami, pepperoni, turkey breast, and provolone cheese evenly inside each roll.
- Broil the sandwiches: Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese melts and the meats warm slightly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Add fresh toppings: Remove the sandwiches from the oven and layer fresh tomato slices over the melted cheese. Generously spoon the prepared grinder salad over the top of the tomato on each sandwich.
- Serve: Close the sandwiches gently to avoid spilling the filling. Optionally, cut each sandwich in half for easier handling, then serve immediately to enjoy the combination of warm melted cheese and fresh, zesty salad.
Notes
- You can customize the meats to your preference or substitute with vegetarian deli slices for a vegetarian version.
- If you prefer a spicier sandwich, add more banana peppers or a dash of hot sauce to the grinder salad.
- Using fresh sub rolls with a sturdy crust helps prevent sogginess from the salad dressing.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the sub rolls with gluten-free sandwich bread or rolls.
- Leftover sandwich ingredients can be stored separately and assembled fresh to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Sandwich
- Method: Broil
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
