How to Make Ciabatta Grinder Salad Sandwich - A Step-by-Step Guide

Introducing the delicious and satisfying Ciabatta Grinder Salad Sandwich! This recipe takes the classic Italian grinder sandwich and gives it a healthy twist by using freshly made ciabatta bread and a flavorful vegetable salad as the main components. Packed with crunchy, colorful veggies and juicy grilled chicken, this sandwich is perfect for a hearty lunch or a no-fuss dinner.

The star of this sandwich is the homemade ciabatta bread, which is crusty on the outside and soft and chewy ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ciabatta rolls, sliced in half
  • 5 thin slices provolone cheese
  • 4 thin slices deli turkey
  • 4 thin slices deli ham
  • 4 thin slices soppressata
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto
  • 16 slices mini pepperoni
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  • 1 drizzle olive oil, or to taste
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, or more to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • ¼ head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Place sliced rolls on the prepared baking sheet (if the top half of roll rocks from side to side too much, slice a tiny bit of the top off). Place 1 slice of provolone on each slice of bread. Tear up the remaining slice of provolone to cover any open bread areas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until melted (not browned), about 8 minutes. Remove from oven; leave the oven on.
  • Fold two pieces of turkey onto two slices of bread. Fold two pieces of ham onto the other slices of bread.
  • Layer 2 slices of soppressata on top of the turkey. Fold 2 slices of prosciutto onto ham. Place four pepperoni pieces on top of each bread half.
  • Sprinkle slices with some of the Parmesan cheese. Place back into the oven and let bake until pepperoni is looking crispy, about 12 minutes.
  • While slices bake, make the grinder salad. Add mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Add lettuce, onion, and pepperoncinis to the dressing. Toss to coat.
  • Remove sandwiches from the oven. Top 2 of the ciabatta slices with tomato slices. Using tongs, place a layer of salad on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
  • Place the non-salad slices on top of the salad ones. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.
  • Nutrition

    1117 cal.

    • Total Fat: 51g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 3184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 121g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Potassium: 611mg