Viral Chopped Italian Grinder Sandwich with Zesty Herb Slaw

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 crusty Italian hoagie rolls or sub rolls, split lengthwise
• 1/4 lb thinly sliced Genoa salami
• 1/4 lb thinly sliced deli ham or mortadella
• 1/4 lb thinly sliced roasted deli turkey or pepperoni
• 8 slices provolone cheese (or sharp white cheddar)
• 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 medium ripe tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup sliced pickled banana peppers or pepperoncini
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• Zesty Grinder Dressing: 1/2 cup high-quality mayonnaise, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 clove garlic (grated), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp chili flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
• 2 tbsp butter and 1 clove garlic for toasting rolls

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

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   Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a panini press.
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   Step 2: Brush the inside of the hoagie rolls with melted garlic butter and layer with provolone cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 4 to 5 minutes until rolls are toasted golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling.
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   Step 3: On a large wooden cutting board, make your grinder dressing: whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, grated garlic, oregano, basil, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, and parmesan directly on one corner or in a small bowl.
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   Step 4: Layer the iceberg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickled banana peppers, and sliced red onion on the cutting board.
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   Step 5: Stack the slices of Genoa salami, deli ham, and sliced turkey directly on top of the vegetables.
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   Step 6: Pour the prepared zesty dressing over the top. Using a large chef's knife or mezzaluna, chop through all the meats, vegetables, and dressing repeatedly until everything is finely chopped and thoroughly coated into a cohesive deli salad.
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   Step 7: Scoop generous mounds of the chopped Italian grinder mixture directly into the warm, cheese-lined toasted hoagie rolls.
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   Step 8: Slice in half on a diagonal and serve immediately with potato chips or dill pickles!

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)