Description
Flavorful italian chopped salad sandwich delivers classic Italian deli flavors between crispy bread slices. Crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and savory meats create a delightful lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 baguette or ciabatta bread
- 1 cup romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup cucumbers
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup black or green olives
- 1/4 cup red onion
Cheese:
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Gather all fresh ingredients and chop romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, olives, and red onion into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Create vibrant dressing by whisking olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
- Drizzle prepared dressing over chopped vegetables and gently toss to ensure even coating and consistent flavor distribution.
- Prepare bread by spreading smooth mayonnaise across both interior surfaces for rich, creamy texture.
- Arrange dressed vegetable medley carefully on bottom bread slice, ensuring even coverage and balanced ingredient placement.
- Generously sprinkle mozzarella and feta cheese over vegetable layer to add tangy, creamy dimension to the sandwich.
- Crown the sandwich with top bread slice, pressing lightly to secure ingredients and compress filling.
- Using sharp knife, slice sandwich diagonally into triangular portions for elegant presentation and easier consumption.
- Serve immediately to maintain crisp vegetable texture and prevent bread from becoming soggy.
Notes
- Choose crisp, fresh romaine lettuce for the best crunch and texture in your sandwich.
- Customize the cheese by swapping mozzarella and feta with provolone or goat cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Drain roasted red peppers thoroughly to prevent soggy bread and maintain sandwich structure.
- Toast bread lightly before assembling to add extra flavor and prevent moisture from making the sandwich soggy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg