Description
An Italian chopped salad sandwich layers crisp vegetables, meats, and bold dressing inside crusty bread. It’s hearty, fresh, and perfect for lunch or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 6 slices salami
- 6 slices mortadella or ham
- 6 slices prosciutto
Fresh Vegetables and Cheese:
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
Bread and Dressing:
- 1 loaf ciabatta or baguette bread
- 3 tablespoons Italian salad dressing
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Split the ciabatta or baguette lengthwise and delicately excavate the inner bread to create a light, airy base.
- In a mixing bowl, combine romaine, diced tomatoes, pepperoncini, black olives, red onion, and shredded provolone.
- Generously cascade Italian dressing over the vegetable blend, thoroughly tossing to ensure each ingredient is elegantly coated. Enhance with a precise sprinkle of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Construct a savory foundation on the bread’s bottom using layers of robust salami, silky mortadella, and delicate prosciutto.
- Meticulously distribute the prepared chopped salad mixture across the cured meat landscape, ensuring even coverage.
- Crown the sandwich with the remaining bread half, applying gentle pressure to meld the flavors and textures.
- Cut into portions and serve right away while the bread is crisp and the salad is fresh, or wrap tightly to take on the go.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by letting the salad mixture marinate for 10-15 minutes before assembling the sandwich, allowing ingredients to blend and intensify.
- Customize protein options by substituting deli meats with grilled chicken, plant-based alternatives, or keeping it vegetarian for diverse dietary needs.
- Control bread texture by lightly toasting the hollowed-out bread halves to prevent sogginess and add a crispy element to the sandwich.
- Enhance meal prep efficiency by preparing the chopped salad mixture in advance and storing separately from bread to maintain optimal freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1250 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg