This recipe brings you the TikTok-famous Grinder Salad Sandwich, an Italian sub piled high with a creamy, tangy chopped salad. It’s a viral sensation for a reason, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Author:David Bako
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:1 Sandwich
Category:Sandwich
Method:Chopped Salad Assembly
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 Italian Sub Roll
4 oz Sliced Deli Meats (e.g., ham, salami, turkey)
2 oz Sliced Provolone Cheese
1/2 cup Finely Chopped Iceberg Lettuce
1/4 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
1/4 cup Finely Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
1/4 cup Finely Chopped Pepperoncini
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
Slice the Italian sub roll horizontally, but not all the way through, creating a hinge.
Layer the sliced deli meats and provolone cheese inside the sub roll.
In a medium bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and pepperoncini.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss to coat evenly.
Generously pile the dressed salad mixture on top of the meats and cheese in the sub roll.
Close the sandwich and press down gently.
Serve immediately and enjoy your viral grinder salad sandwich!
Notes
Feel free to customize your deli meats and cheeses to your preference.
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dressing.
Ensure all vegetables are chopped finely for the best texture.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1 sandwich
Calories:Approximately 600-800 (varies based on ingredients)