A chopped deli-style filling with crisp lettuce, tangy peppers, and an easy vinaigrette. This approachable version keeps the method straightforward, with familiar ingredients and a few small details that make dinner easier.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Familiar ingredients with plenty of flavor.
- No cooking required; just chop, toss, and serve.
- Easy to round out with pickles and fresh fruit.
What you’ll need
Keep everything measured and close by before you start. You’ll find the full quantities in the printable recipe card below.
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 oz sliced salami
- 4 oz sliced deli ham
- 4 oz provolone
- 2 cups shredded romaine
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Let’s make it
Get ready
Chop salami, ham, and provolone into bite-size pieces on a clean board.
Build the flavor
Combine with romaine, tomato, and pepperoncini in a large bowl.
Bring it together
Whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and oregano together, then toss with the chopped filling.
Finish cooking
Split the rolls and divide filling evenly between them.
Serve and enjoy
Serve immediately so the bread and lettuce stay crisp.
Make It Even Better
Toss with dressing just before serving to keep the lettuce crunchy.
Read through the recipe and measure the ingredients before starting.
Make it your own
Use turkey and mozzarella, or substitute chopped chickpeas for the deli meats.
What to serve with it
Pickles and fresh fruit
More dinner inspiration ↗Storage & reheating
Refrigerate the filling and dressing separately in covered containers for up to 3 days. Assemble just before eating; this sandwich is best served cold.
COOKS COURT · THE RECIPE
Chopped Italian Sandwich
A chopped deli-style filling with crisp lettuce, tangy peppers, and an easy vinaigrette.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients
For the recipe
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 oz sliced salami
- 4 oz sliced deli ham
- 4 oz provolone
- 2 cups shredded romaine
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Chop salami, ham, and provolone into bite-size pieces on a clean board.
- Combine with romaine, tomato, and pepperoncini in a large bowl.
- Whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and oregano together, then toss with the chopped filling.
- Split the rolls and divide filling evenly between them.
- Serve immediately so the bread and lettuce stay crisp.
Notes
- Toss with dressing just before serving to keep the lettuce crunchy.
Cooks Court · /recipes/chopped-italian-sandwich
