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Grinder Salad Sandwich

This massive over-the-top Grinder Salad Sandwich is worth all the hype! A combination of flavors from a creamy tangy salad, to your favorite meats and cheeses served on a hoagie bun.

Grinder Salad Sandwich

The grinder salad sandwich is a popular TikTok recipe that has taken the internet by storm. This easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for any meal and can be customized to your liking.

All you need is a few simple ingredients and a few minutes to put it all together. Here is my version of the Grinder Salad. Enjoy!

What is a Grinder Salad?

A popular sub sandwich in New England consisting of a creamy based salad topped with your favorite meats, cheeses and veggies on a toasted hoagie bun. It’s pretty much like an Italian sub but with grinder salad.

how to make a grinder salad sandwich

Recipe Variations

  • Can you romaine lettuce in place of iceberg lettuce.
  • Don’t have red wine vinegar? Use balsamic vinegar instead.
  • If you don’t like mayo, you can swap it out for miracle whip.
  • Can use other kinds of sub buns.
  • Can omit red pepper flakes for less spicy.
  • Feel free to customize your sandwich with your favorite meats, cheeses and vegetables.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to cut the lettuce finely and slice the onion and tomatoes thin for best results.
  • Toast the bread and melt the cheese before building the sandwich.
  • Serve the sandwich fresh. The grinder salad tends to make the bread soggy over time so it’s best to serve it right when you make it.
  • This recipe is enough to make 4 Italian grinders sandwiches. If you are serving more, double or triple this recipe.
grinder salad sandwich ingredients

Grinder Salad Ingredients

1 head of iceberg lettuce, sliced finely
1/2 large red onion, sliced finely
1 cup mayo
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup banana peppers + 1 teaspoon banana pepper juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Sandwich Ingredients

Provolone cheese, sliced
Mozzarella cheese, sliced
Ham
Salami
Roast Beef
Tomatoes, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make a Grinder Salad Sandwich

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Make the Grinder Salad

In a bowl add the mayo, red wine vinegar, minced garlic and seasonings and mix together.

Slice the lettuce and onion finely. Add both to a large bowl with banana peppers and juice from banana peppers. Pour the salad dressing over top and mix together until combined.

Build the Sandwich

Slice the hoagie buns in half and lay them on a baking sheet face open. Add the sliced provolone and mozzarella cheese on the bottom bun. Bake for 5 minutes or until bread is a bit crispy and cheese is melted.

Add a layer of grinder salad on top of cheese. Add your meats, then add another layer of grinder salad. Top with tomatoes and season with salt and pepper if desire. Add top bun, cut in half and enjoy!

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Grinder Salad Sandwich

Grinder Salad Sandwich

Yield: Makes 4 Grinder Sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This massive over-the-top Grinder Salad Sandwich is worth all the hype! A combination of flavors from a creamy tangy salad, to your favorite meats and cheeses served on a hoagie bun.

Ingredients

Grinder Salad Ingredients

  • 1 head of iceberg lettuce, sliced finely
  • 1/2 large red onion, sliced finely
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup banana peppers + 1 teaspoon banana pepper juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Sandwich Ingredients

  • Provolone cheese, sliced
  • Mozzarella cheese, sliced
  • Ham
  • Salami
  • Roast Beef
  • Tomatoes, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a bowl add the mayo, red wine vinegar, minced garlic and seasonings and mix together.
  3. Slice the lettuce and onion finely. Add both to a large bowl with banana peppers and juice from banana peppers. Pour the salad dressing over top and mix together until combined.
  4. Slice the hoagie buns in half and lay them on a baking sheet face open. Add the sliced provolone and mozzarella cheese on the bottom bun. Bake for 5 minutes or until bread is a bit crispy and cheese is melted.
  5. Add a layer of grinder salad on top of cheese. Add your meats, then add another layer of grinder salad. Top with tomatoes and season with salt and pepper if desire. Add top bun, cut in half and enjoy!

Notes

Recipe Variations

  • Can you romaine lettuce in place of iceberg lettuce.
  • Don't have red wine vinegar? Use balsamic vinegar instead.
  • If you don't like mayo, you can swap it out for miracle whip.
  • Can use other kinds of sub buns.
  • Can omit red pepper flakes for less spicy.
  • Feel free to customize your sandwich with your favorite meats, cheeses and vegetables.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to cut the lettuce finely and slice the onion and tomatoes thin for best results.
  • Toast the bread and melt the cheese before building the sandwich.
  • Serve the sandwich fresh. The grinder salad tends to make the bread soggy over time so it's best to serve it right when you make it.
  • This recipe is enough to make 4 Italian grinders sandwiches. If you are serving more, double or triple this recipe.

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