Viral Chopped Italian Sandwich Recipe That Everyone’s Trying

This chopped Italian sandwich has gone viral for good reason. All the components — deli meats, cheese, lettuce, banana peppers, oil, vinegar and seasonings — are piled on a cutting board, chopped together, then scooped into hoagie rolls. The result is a perfectly balanced bite every time. It’s quick, family-friendly, and endlessly customizable.

Ingredients you need for this sandwich

This sandwich is extremely flexible — swap or omit any ingredient to suit your taste.

Cold cuts: Pepperoni, salami, and ham.

Cheese: Provolone.

Veggies: Sliced red onion, pepperoncini (banana) peppers, shredded iceberg lettuce, and sliced tomatoes.

Flavor: Mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and dried Italian seasoning.

Bread: Hoagie rolls (or your favorite Italian/sub bread).

Making the chopped Italian sandwich

Start by shredding lettuce and spreading it across the cutting board as the base.

Pile pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone, tomatoes, red onions and pepperoncini on top of the lettuce. Layer everything so it’s ready to be chopped.

Using a sharp knife, chop the mixture thoroughly until the ingredients are evenly combined — this is the satisfying part.

Add mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Chop again to fully incorporate the dressing and seasonings.

Scoop a generous portion of the chopped mixture into toasted hoagie rolls. Each bite will deliver a bit of everything — meat, cheese, veggies and tangy dressing. Serve immediately, or prepare ahead and refrigerate until ready to assemble.

If you prefer, serve the chopped mixture as a dip on toasted baguette slices — it’s similar to a hoagie dip and makes a great party appetizer.

Try these variations

Make this sandwich your own by switching breads, meats, or cheeses.

Breads: Sourdough, French bread, or Italian sub rolls.

Meats: Substitute roast beef, turkey, or pastrami if you prefer.

Cheeses: Swiss, havarti, or fresh mozzarella work well too.

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Ingredients

• 4 hoagie or sub rolls
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 6 slices pepperoni
• 6 slices salami
• 6 slices ham
• 6 slices tomato
• 6 slices provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup banana peppers
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Lay shredded lettuce across a cutting board to form a base. Pile the meats, cheese, tomatoes, banana peppers and red onions on top.
2. Chop everything together until the mixture is evenly combined.
3. Add mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
4. Chop again to incorporate the dressing and seasonings.
5. Scoop the chopped mixture into toasted hoagie rolls and serve.

• Author: Jordan Hanger
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Main
• Method: Sandwich