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If you love grinders, or a chopped sandwich, this chopped Italian sandwich in a pickle bun might be my favorite thing I’ve made all year. I know—pickle bun sounds wild.
The combo of tangy dill pickles and that chopped mixture of cold cuts and veggies is the kind of bite that stops you mid-chew to appreciate what you’re tasing.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The perfect bite every time: The chopped ingredients make sure you get a little bit of everything—Italian meats, veggies, and cheeses—in each bite.
- Low carb, big flavor: Skipping the hoagie rolls and going for a pickle bun means you still get that Italian sandwich sensation, just with a different flavor and texture.
- It’s a game day and meal prep hero: This hearty sandwich can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Ingredients / Tools You’ll Need
- 3 slices Ham
- 3 slices Hard Salami
- 3 slices Pepperoni
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Iceberg Lettuce or Romaine Lettuce
- 1 cup Chopped Tomato Slices
- 4 Whole Dill Dickles
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
- All Day Everyday seasoning (to taste) (perfect blend of salt, pepper & garlic flavor)
Instructions
Preparation:
Grab your large cutting board and sharp knife. Slice each dill pickle at a 45-degree angle on both sides to form a V—now you’ve got your pickle bun. Scoop out the middle to create a spot for your sandwich filling, and set them aside.
Now on that same large board, lay out the ham, hard salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese. Add in the iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, mayo, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and your Italian seasoning. Chop everything up into bite-sized pieces until it becomes a beautiful chopped mixture.
Cooking:
There’s no actual cooking here, and that’s the best thing about it. Just scoop the chopped ingredients into your pickle buns and press them in gently. And that’s it—assembled sandwich magic.
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Serving Suggestions:
Serve these right away so the pickle bun stays crisp. They’re killer for lunch, backyard parties, or game day snacks. If you’re feeling fancy, hit ’em with a little drizzle of Italian dressing or hot sauce.
Recipe Notes & Pro Tips
Don’t overfill the pickle bun or things might fall apart. Make sure your chopped ingredients are fine enough to tuck in neatly. And if you’re storing the chopped salad mixture for later, wrap it in plastic wrap or pop it in an airtight container.
Chopped Italian Sandwich Variations
- Add red onion, olives, banana peppers, or pepperoncini peppers for a crunchy kick.
- Swap in mozzarella cheese, fresh mozzarella, or parmesan cheese for different cheeses and layers of deli meat.
- Mix in shredded lettuce or fresh vegetables like red peppers and bell peppers.
- Want a more classic Italian sub vibe? Serve it on Italian sub rolls or crusty bread.
- Feeling lazy? Skip the pickle bun and eat it as an Italian salad—just toss it in a large bowl with your favorite salad dressing.
- Want even more flavor to this Italian grinder sandwich? Add some banana pepper rings!
- If you want to have some leftovers, this makes an amazing Italian Grinder Salad also.
Whether you’re chasing that classic Italian sub flavor or just want a fun part of your next meal, this chopped Italian sandwich recipe in a pickle bun is a great idea. It’s packed with fresh ingredients, simple ingredients, and enough different deli meats to make any grinder sandwich lover happy.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days.
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Ingredients
- 3 Ham Slices
- 3 Hard Salami Slices
- 3 Pepperoni Slices
- 3 Provolone Cheese Slices
- 2 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
- 1 C Lettuce Iceberg, or Romaine
- 3 Tomatoes Slices chopped
- 4 Whole Dill Pickles
- All Day Everyday Seasoning to taste
- Italian Seasoning to taste
- 1/2 C Mayonnaise
Instructions
- On a large cutting board or work space, slice each whole dill pickle at a 45 degree angle on each side to form a "V" shape in the pickle, remove that quarter slice of the pickle, and scrape out the inside to make a pickle canoe, of sorts. Once completed, set aside
- On your large cutting board, layer all of the rest of the ingredients, the ham, hard salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lettuce, tomato and seasonings and mayo. Using a sharp knife chop well until each ingredient is in bite sized pieces and chopped well.
- Scoop up the deli meat mixture and carefully spoon into the prepared pickles. Serve immediately.
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