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2 chopped Italian sub sandwiches on a plate with a spoonful of the filling being placed in the bun
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Chopped Italian Sub Sandwiches

Quick and easy to prepare, these Chopped Italian Sub Sandwiches are filled with bite-sized pieces of Italian meats, cheese and veggies tossed with a creamy dressing for the perfect bite every time!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 2 Sandwiches
Estimated Calories: 553
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces iceberg lettuce, roughly chopped (about 1½ cups)
  • 1½ ounces red onion, sliced (about ¼ of a small onion or about ½ cup sliced)
  • 4 ounces tomatoes, sliced (about ½ cup), I use 2 Campari tomatoes
  • 1 ounce pepperoncini peppers, roughly chopped (about 2 to 3 larger pepperoncini)
  • 1 ounce capicola, sliced (about 2 slices)
  • 1 ounce hard salami, sliced (about 3 slices)
  • 1 ounce pepperoni, sliced (about 5 or 6 sandwich-sized slices or about 15 regular-sized slices)
  • 2 ounces provolone cheese, sliced (about 2 slices)
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing, use your favorite
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 2 8-inch hoagie/sub rolls

Special Equipment

  • large cutting board (the one I use is about 11x16 inches)
  • large knife

Instructions

  • Place the lettuce, onions, tomatoes, and pepperoncini on a large cutting board.
  • Lay the slices of capicola, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese on top of the lettuce mixture.
  • Using a large knife, chop the veggies, meats and cheese until you have small bite-sized pieces of each ingredient.
  • Place the chopped mixture into a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, oregano, and pepper; mix until everything is well-combined and evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and add salt if needed (you may not need to add any depending on the saltiness of your other ingredients).
    Alternately, if you don't want to dirty a bowl, you can leave the chopped mixture on the cutting board, add the mayonnaise, dressing, oregano, and pepper on top, and then mix everything right on the cutting board. I just find it easier and less messy using a bowl and spoon.
  • Divide the mixture evenly between the 2 sub rolls.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • The quantities for most of the ingredients in this recipe are given in weight (ounces) to keep things more consistent since sizes can vary, but I've also given approximations in cups, slices, etc. in the event you don't have a scale.
  • This recipe is very versatile. Feel free to add, omit or adjust ingredients to suit your own personal tastes.
  • This recipe makes 2 sandwiches, but you can easily scale the recipe down or up to make as many as you need.
  • Please refer to the post for additional recipe tips, substitutions and variations, serving suggestions, and information on making ahead and storing leftovers.
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