chopped italian sandwiches

Lunch

Chopped Italian Sandwiches

Drescription

This mouthwatering chopped Italian sandwich is assembled using a method in which all the ingredients are arranged in a single layer, finely chopped together and then layered onto the bread. It’s a straightforward yet efficient technique that you’ll find yourself using again and again. Feel free to add Italian antipasto ingredients like canned artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes or roasted bell peppers for an extra-flavorful twist.

Ingredients

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
8 ounces sliced deli-roasted turkey breast (about 4 slices)
2 ounces pepperoni slices (about 15 slices)
1 small tomato, sliced
1/2 cup sliced red onion
4 slices provolone cheese
2 tablespoons drained mild banana pepper rings
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 (8-ounce) whole-wheat baguette, toasted if desired

Directions

Place lettuce on a large cutting board. Layer turkey, pepperoni, tomato, onion, provolone, and banana peppers over the lettuce; sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
Coarsely chop everything together into small bite-size pieces using a large knife. Drizzle mayonnaise, vinegar and oil on top of the chopped salad; chop until the mayonnaise is evenly distributed.
Using a serrated knife, slice baguette crosswise into 4 equal portions. Slice each portion lengthwise, keeping the halves connected. Spoon 3/4 cup of the chopped salad into each bread portion.

Broccoli Melts

These broccoli-cheese melts combine crisp-tender broccoli with a layer of melted cheese inside two crispy pieces of bread for a sandwich that’s rich and creamy. These 20-minute cheese melts are the ultimate comfort food—satisfying and packed with that cheesy goodness everyone loves. We crisp up these sandwiches on the stovetop, but if you have a sandwich press, you can use that instead.