Description
This Chopped Italian Sandwich is a vibrant, flavorful handheld meal packed with fresh Italian-inspired ingredients, cheeses, and a tangy, herby dressing. Combining crisp iceberg lettuce, ripe tomatoes, a variety of cheeses, marinated vegetables, and a zesty dressing, all chopped and mixed together for an easy yet impressive sandwich experience. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this recipe brings bold Italian flavors without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Ingredients
- 1 large ciabatta bread roll (or 2 smaller ciabatta or hoagie rolls)
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 3.5 oz (100g) fresh mozzarella ball
- ¼ small iceberg lettuce
- 1 roma tomato
- ¼ small red onion
- 4 pieces sun-dried tomatoes
- 1.5 oz (45g) marinated roasted peppers
- 4 quarters marinated artichoke hearts
- 4 basil leaves
- Optional: banana peppers or pepperoncini peppers
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons whole egg mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the fresh ingredients: Slice the tomato and red onion into thin slices. Slice the mozzarella ball into circles and place them over a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Layer the ingredients: On a large chopping board, lay down the iceberg lettuce as a base. Then pile on the tomato slices, provolone cheese slices, red onion, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, and basil leaves.
- Chop the mixture: Using a sharp knife, chop all the piled ingredients into small, bite-sized pieces, ensuring they’re well combined.
- Add the dressing: Pour the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, dried oregano or Italian seasoning, freshly grated Parmesan, salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil directly over the chopped ingredients.
- Mix everything together: Fold the dressing into the chopped mixture using a knife or spoon, ensuring all pieces are nicely coated and the flavors meld together.
- Prepare the bread: Slice the ciabatta roll lengthwise. Scoop the chopped filling generously into the bottom half of the bread. Optionally, press the top half onto the filling, then using a knife, help transfer more filling inside as desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately and dig into your flavorful, jam-packed Chopped Italian Sandwich.
Notes
- To avoid soggy bread, remove excess moisture from mozzarella by patting with paper towels.
- Feel free to add optional banana peppers or pepperoncini for an extra tangy kick.
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh but can be wrapped tightly and refrigerated for a few hours.
- Adjust salt and seasoning according to taste.
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian sandwich, chopped sandwich, ciabatta sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, fresh mozzarella sandwich, easy lunch recipe, Italian flavors
