Chopped Italian Sandwich

The Chopped Italian Sandwich, a viral sensation on TikTok, is a fun new way to eat  Italian subs. Cold cuts, tomato, lettuce, onion, banana peppers, provolone are finely chopped prior to getting bathed in dressing. Served on a sub roll for a scrumptious lunch or dinner!

I might be a little late to the party but better late than never! I just recently discovered this viral sandwich on TikTok and had to give it a spin. It was delicious!!! It’s such a fun and novel way to serve and enjoy Italian subs. If you haven’t seen it before, why don’t you give it a try?

What’s to love:

• It’s versatile. Add or substitute ingredients to suit your preference.
• Thoroughly mixed filling allows you to enjoy every ingredient in each bite.
• Prep ahead for easy assembly. Keep the filling and dressing components separate. When ready to serve, combine everything, then fill the rolls. No soggy bread with this prep ahead method!

Not only is this sandwich ideal for a quick no-cook meal, it’s also great for other occasions—picnics, cookouts, game day, or any casual gathering. What’s more, it is so easy to transport! Keep the filling in a container, chilled. When ready to serve, stuff the sub rolls. Or let the attendees make their own.

By the way, you can serve in finger rolls for appetizers or hors d’oeuvres!

You can eyeball the ingredients and add as much or little as you like. This is not an exact recipe. Want more meat, add more. Want more lettuce, go crazy! The recipe I provided is the basic with small adjustments to suit my taste. You can do the same.

Ingredients needed:

• Cold cuts—ham, salami, and pepperoni. Feel free to customize with your favorite deli meat.
• Cheese—sliced provolone. Other cheeses such as mozzarella, Swiss, and Parmesan are also good options.
• Tomato—any kind you like.
• Lettuce—fresh or prepackaged iceberg lettuce. Romaine can also be used. You want a lettuce that is crisp.
• Red onion—for a sharpness.
• Banana peppers—if you don’t like them, pickles are great substitutes.
• Mayonnaise—add creaminess and holds the filling together.
• Store bought Italian salad dressing—choose your favorite.
• Red wine vinegar—adds extra tang.
• Italian seasoning—to reinforce the Italian flavor profile.
• Salt and pepper—to round out the flavors.
• Sub rolls—for housing all the deliciousness. Or any crusty bread will work: French bread, Italian bread, Portuguese pops.

Recipe highlights:

• Place lettuce, cold cuts, tomato, onion, banana peppers, and provolone cheese on the cutting board.
• Start chopping.

• And continue chopping the heck out of it.
• Add mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian dressing, Italian seasoning, sat and pepper.
• Continue chopping and working dressing mixture into the filling.
• Scoop into sub or hoagie rolls and enjoy.
• Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

View the how-to video or save for later with this Pinterest Pin.

How to store the filling?

If you are not going to eat right away, it’s best to store the wet dressing components apart from of the rest of the filling for best texture and crunch. Just premix the dressing ingredients and refrigerate, stored apart from the chopped filling. Combine the two when you are ready to serve.

Having said that, I have eaten 3 day old completely premixed filling, and it was still delicious. To store, keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Recommended supplies:

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• Chopping board—this board is 100% organic bamboo. It is strong and durable with built-in juice groove.
• Chef’s knife—this ergonomic super sharp 7-inch stainless steel knife is is designed to keep food from sticking to the blade.

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