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Chopped Italian Sandwich halves stacked on a wooden board, showing the creamy chopped deli meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and banana pepper filling.
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Chopped Italian Sandwich

This Chopped Italian Sandwich is a fun mash-up of a crisp chopped salad and a hearty Italian sub, with creamy, tangy flavor in every bite. Piled into a soft baguette and sliced into portions, it’s perfect for game day, parties, or an easy casual meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Sandwiches
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 427kcal
Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

  • 1 soft French bread baguette about 8 ounces to 10 ounces
  • 2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce lightly packed
  • 1 medium tomato seeded and diced (tomatoes on the vine or Roma)
  • 4 ounces deli turkey chopped
  • 2 ounces deli ham chopped
  • 2 ounces sliced salami chopped
  • ½ cup shredded provolone cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped banana peppers
  • ¼ cup chopped dill pickles
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup ranch dressing Litehouse Homestyle Ranch is great
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons banana pepper brine
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the baguette lengthwise, stopping just before cutting all the way through so the bottom remains intact. Gently open it like a book and remove some of the soft bread from the center of each half to create a shallow well. Discard the bread or save it for another use.
  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomato, turkey, ham, salami, cheese, banana peppers, and pickles. Add the ranch dressing and banana pepper brine. Season lightly with several cracks of black pepper and a little salt, to taste. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Divide the chopped salad mixture evenly between the hollowed-out baguette halves. Carefully tip the top half of the baguette to close the sandwich. Press down lightly and, using a serrated knife, slice it into portions. Serve immediately or wrap each sandwich tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • If you have leftover filling, depending on the size of your baguette and how much room there is inside, you can refrigerate it for up to two days. Leftover filling tastes even better cold!

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1591mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2567IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 3mg