A chopped Italian sandwich takes everything you love about a classic deli sub and transforms it into a bold, flavor-packed mixture that delivers the perfect bite every time. Instead of layering ingredients, everything is chopped together on the board so the meats, cheese, veggies, and dressing blend into a juicy, zesty filling. It’s fast, satisfying, and bursting with the big Italian flavors you’d expect from a great sandwich shop.
This method gives the sandwich a wonderfully even texture — no more uneven bites with too much lettuce or not enough meat. Every forkful on the cutting board becomes part of a cohesive, well-dressed mix that spoons beautifully into a soft hoagie roll. The mayo adds creaminess, the Italian dressing delivers tang and herbs, and banana peppers add just the right punch of briny heat. When everything is chopped and tossed together, the result is a hearty, irresistible filling that feels both rustic and indulgent.
This recipe is perfect for quick lunches, picnics, or easy dinners. It requires no cooking, comes together in minutes, and can be customized endlessly. Add more peppers for heat, more dressing for richness, or extra lettuce for crunch. Once the filling is packed into a soft sub roll and pressed into shape, you’ve got a deli-style sandwich that tastes far more gourmet than the effort it takes to make.
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Enjoy it fresh — this sandwich is best served immediately when the bread is soft, the filling is juicy, and the flavors are at their brightest.
Servings and Timing
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 hoagie or Italian sub roll
- 1 cup chopped ham
- 1/2 cup chopped salami
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1/2 cup chopped provolone
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup banana peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp Italian dressing
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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