Description
This Chopped Sandwich is a flavorful Italian-inspired meal featuring a medley of chopped deli meats, provolone cheese, and fresh vegetables tossed in a tangy pesto mayo dressing, all served on toasted ciabatta rolls for a satisfying and easy-to-assemble lunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Cheese
- 1 Roma tomato, sliced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup shredded romaine
- 1/3 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced drained peperoncini
- 4 oz. provolone, sliced
Meats
- 4 oz. Black Forest or capicola ham, sliced
- 2 oz. genoa salami
- 2 oz. hot soppressata or pepperoni
Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. store-bought or homemade pesto
- 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Bread
- 2 (10″) ciabatta rolls, halved, toasted
Instructions
- Chop Ingredients: On a large cutting board, finely chop the tomato, red onion, ham, provolone, genoa salami, hot soppressata, shredded romaine, roasted red peppers, and peperoncini into bite-sized pieces, tossing them as you chop to evenly combine.
- Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, pesto, red wine vinegar, onion powder, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
- Toss Mixture: Add the chopped ingredient mixture to the dressing bowl and toss everything together with a spatula or spoon until all ingredients are well coated with the pesto mayo dressing.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Divide the chopped mixture evenly between the toasted ciabatta roll halves. Press gently to fill the rolls.
- Serve: Cut each assembled sandwich in half to serve immediately for a fresh, hearty meal.
Notes
- The sandwich combines classic Italian deli meats with fresh veggies and a flavorful pesto mayo for a unique twist on a chopped sandwich.
- Using toasted ciabatta rolls adds a robust texture and ensures the sandwich holds together well.
- You can customize the sandwich by swapping meats or adding your favorite Italian cheeses or vegetables.
- For homemade pesto, blend fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 618
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 2167 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
