Chopped Italian Sandwich
The viral TikTok sandwich that's taking over social media - everything chopped and mixed to perfection
Prep Time
10 min
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-3
This sandwich became a TikTok sensation for good reason—it's absolutely delicious! By chopping all the ingredients together, every bite is perfectly balanced with meat, cheese, vegetables, and dressing in perfect harmony.
Ingredients
- •1/2 lb Italian deli meats (salami, ham, capicola)
- •1/2 lb Italian cheeses (provolone, mozzarella)
- •1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- •1/4 cup red onion, diced
- •1/4 cup banana peppers
- •1/4 cup iceberg lettuce, shredded
- •2-3 tbsp Italian dressing
- •1 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp red wine vinegar
- •Italian sub rolls or hoagie buns
- •Salt, pepper, and oregano to taste
Instructions
- 1On a large cutting board, pile all the deli meats and cheeses together.
- 2Add tomatoes, red onion, banana peppers, and lettuce on top of the meat and cheese.
- 3Drizzle with Italian dressing, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 4Using a large chef's knife, chop everything together on the board until well mixed and finely chopped.
- 5Continue chopping until everything is evenly distributed and the mixture holds together.
- 6Split your sub rolls and toast them lightly if desired. Pile the chopped mixture into the rolls.
- 7Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect bite every time!
Why This Works
Chopping everything together ensures that every single bite has the perfect ratio of meat, cheese, vegetables, and dressing. No more uneven bites or ingredients falling out!
Tips & Variations
- ✓Use a sharp knife: A large, sharp chef's knife makes chopping much easier and faster.
- ✓Customize your meats: Use your favorite Italian deli meats—mortadella, soppressata, or prosciutto all work great.
- ✓Add giardiniera: For extra flavor and crunch, add pickled giardiniera vegetables.
- ✓Make it spicy: Add hot peppers or spicy Italian sausage for a kick.