With over 25 million views! This Chopped Italian Sandwich is life changing. Its easy, delicious and will be the best sandwich you will ever have.
This chopped Italian sandwich is super easy to make and really tasty. No wonder it has gone viral all over social media. For this recipe all of the ingredients for the sandwich (Deli meats, cheese, lettuce, banana peppers, oil, vinegar, etc) will be put onto a cutting board, chopped up and mixed together. Then it's scooped into hoagie rolls for an easy meal. You really get the perfect bite which makes it so delicious. It's a family favorite for sure.
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Ingredients you need for this sandwich
The great thing about this sandwich or really any, is that fact you can customize it to your own liking. So if you want to add or take away anything, thats totally fine!
The cold cuts: Pepperoni, salami and ham.
The cheese: Provolone cheese
The veggies: Sliced red onion, pepperoncini peppers, iceberg lettuce, and tomatoes.
The flavor: Mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and dried Italian seasoning. My All Day seasoning is also an amazing substitute for just salt and pepper.
The bread: I used hoagie rolls I bought from the bakery. Use your favorite Italian bread or whatever you prefer.
Making the chopped Italian sandwich
First shred some lettuce and add that to the bottom of your cutting board as the base.
Next add pepperoni, salami, ham, provolone cheese, red onions, pepperoncini peppers and sliced tomatoes. Just pile everything on top of each other.
Next take a sharp knife and chop everything up really well and make sure it's all mixed together. This is the fun part. Just feel that stress melt away as you chop!
At this point, add mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning. Then continue to chop again and mix together so everything is incorporated.
Now all there's left to do is scoop up a heaping pile of this chopped goodness and pile it into toasted hoagie rolls. You get a little bit of everything with each bite and it is so good!
Make these in a few minutes and serve right away, or even ahead of time if you need.
When I first posted this recipe on Tik tok a lot of people mentioned it reminded them of hoagie dip. You could absolutely place these ingredients in a large bowl and spread onto toasted baguettes like a dip.
Try these variations:
Feel free to use different ingredients to customize this recipe. That's the beauty of this sandwich. You can make it however you'd like.
Breads: Try it on sour dough, French bread, or Italian sub rolls.
Meats: If you don't like any of the cold cuts try roast beef, turkey, or pastrami to mix it up a bit.
Cheeses: Swiss, havarti, and mozzarella are great options here.
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Chopped Italian Sandwich
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 4 hoagie or sub rolls
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 6 slices of pepperoni
- 6 slices of salami
- 6 slices of ham
- 6 slices of tomato
- 6 slices of provolone cheese
- ¼ cup banana peppers
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onions
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Start with a base layer of shredded lettuce, then add your meats, cheese, tomatoes, banana peppers and red onions in a pile.
- Chop up everything together, making sure it's well mixed together.
- Next add mayonnaise, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Chop one more time to incorporate.
- Scoop a pile of the chopped Italian ingredients onto a hoagie roll and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sandwich
Walter Dixon says
How long will it keep in the fridge?
Jordan Hanger says
Probably just a day or two.
Deborah says
So funny.... Everytime I had extra chop salads, I'd make sandwiches out of it. Now it's a thing.
Jordan Hanger says
You must have been the original! haha
Rob says
So this can be made ahead time, say for a picnic and then assembled onsite?
Jordan Hanger says
Yeah for sure. I would just be a little cautious on the lettuce. Maybe keep that separate and then add/ mix in just before serving.
Steve says
Going to Try! How many cups do the veggies, and meat, cheese etc. make?
Jordan Hanger says
Not sure how many cups exactly but I would say 4-6 cups if I have to guess. Enough for 4 people/ sandwiches.
Steve says
Thank you. Going to reduce the slices of meat and maybe cheese. I want to mix the right ratio for the dressing.
Rebecca says
Super yummy. Only thing I left out where the hoagie rolls!
Great addition to my meal plan!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Rebecca!
Justin says
Great recipe, making it again today. Has anyone tried adding pickles? Wanna try it but don’t want to ruin the recipe lol
Jordan Hanger says
I think pickles would be great!
Julie says
I add dill pickles. Yummy!
Cheryl says
This is an excellent recipe. Since it’s all chopped small, you get all the flavors and every single bite.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Cheryl! Agreed.
Lisa says
Delicious, family of 6 we all loved it. Will definitely make again.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Lisa! We love it too.
Deb M says
I made this but used romaine lettuce instead of iceberg… it stays crispier for a longer amount of time! And the dills added a great touch!
Jordan Hanger says
Great call!
Diana Ruppert says
I made it it was so good but I changed it up I used kewpie mayo it was fabulous
Jordan Hanger says
Sounds delicious!
Teresa says
I made it and this was wonderful! I put it in a skillet and heated for a few minutes . I also added a bit of pesto to the dressing. Thank you for sharing this! My husband love it as well and asked “What is this called?” I said they don’t name things on Instagram… then I named it “Jordons Jamwhich. ”
Jordan Hanger says
Love the name and glad it has the family approval!
Dena says
We have a hard time finding easy and delicious recipes during a busy work week. Made this tonight and it’s delicious. We will be adding it to our favorites!! Thank you!
Jordan Hanger says
So glad you and your family loved it!
Amanda says
This was a hit for supper tonight!! Thank you for sharing!
Jordan Hanger says
So glad to hear that!
Nicole says
This was delicious! Pretty easy to make and such a big head! I am definitely saving this recipe.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Nicole!
Dan says
Easy and delicious. Thanks for sharing 🍻
Jordan Hanger says
Anytime Dan!
Grady says
Surprised how well this came out. For some reason the “chopped” aspect makes it taste better than if everything was normal and whole, lol
Jordan Hanger says
Its so good! Thanks Grady.
Alaina says
Made this for two 20-something guy friends. They are then so quickly I think they forgot to chew!
Jordan Hanger says
Thank you! Good things it was already chopped up for them. No chewing required lol
Mitchel DeFrancis says
Hey Jordan! I just recreated your recipe exactly for the Chopped Italian Subs and they were absolutely delicious! My entire family love them and I just wanted to thank you! Great recipe and love the website too! Nice job!!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks so much! Glad the whole family enjoyed and hopefully you'll try a few more recipes!
Derrick Heyde says
This sandwich is simple and delicious! I was really surprised with the amount of flavor and how chopping it up really makes it! I will definitely be putting this in the rotation.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Derrick!
Courtney Paige says
This recipe is SO good! We made it for our family bbq and it was the first thing gone. 12/10 recommend.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks for letting me know! Love to hear it.
Sarah says
I would like to make this for a party. Is it best if it is served right after it is made or can I make it ahead of time? Thanks
Jordan Hanger says
Best right after but I've use it the next day and it was great.
Leslie says
My husband saw the instagram and made these for dinner. Sooo good is right! Thank you for the recipe. We will make again
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks so much! Happy you guys loved it.
Marlene Dalton says
I just made this and hubby is very happy! Love it so much
Jordan Hanger says
Glad to hear!! Thank you.
lynn says
finally got around to making these after saving the recipe on Instagram a few weeks ago. Quick and easy and oh so delicious! This will definitely be something I make on a regular basis.
Jordan Hanger says
Appreciate that!
Keisha Colding says
I made it but didnt have all the ingredients but it still came out good
Jordan Hanger says
It's very customizable! Glad you enjoyed.
Janna Curtis says
I will never eat this sandwich the traditional way! It was fabulous!
Jordan Hanger says
Thats great Janna! Can't wait for you to try the chicken bacon ranch version.
Jenny Jordan says
Hands down the easiest and most delicious recipe. It will be in our weekly rotation for sure! So glad I stumbled upon your Instagram. Can’t wait to try some of your other recipes.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Jenny! Can't wait for you try some others as well.
Olivia says
Made this tonight for dinner and it was a huge hit with the whole family. I made it exactly like the recipe called for and I give it 2 👍🏼👍🏼 up!! So good!
Jordan Hanger says
Yeah! Thank you so much.
Chris Turner says
Very filling and satisfying sandwich. You can make a bunch easily. Especially for parties.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Chris! Super easy to make and we love it on the go as well.
Maggie says
My husband had a great idea to make the chopped Italian sub for a lake day! We chopped everything minus the Mayo, oil, and vinegar (those were added to a separate container) and placed in Tupperware overnight. Mixed everything together once we were ready to eat and scooped onto hoagie rolls! Easiest sandwiches on the boat, hands down! So good!
Jordan Hanger says
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Neal says
Saw this on Instagram and I do love a good sandwich! We made this today and it was easy and delicious. We will definitely chop up some other sandwiches in the future as it's quick and good.
Karen M. says
Soo delicious! Made it for dinner while camping and it was the best meal of the trip! Added chopped pickles and tapenade too!
Thank you for sharing your great recipes!
Jordan Hanger says
Sounds delicious and anytime!
Kristy says
I made these for dinner last night and they were soooo good!! I did add some black olives to the mix as well. My boys ate every bit, so no leftovers for me. That's okay it's so easy to make! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Jordan Hanger says
Sounds delicious and when the kids eat you know it's pretty good! Thank you.
Gina Thompson says
I made this over the weekend! It was a BIG HIT—so good, it’ll make ya wanna slap somebody! Perfect sandwich for hot summer days!
Jordan Hanger says
Just don't slap your mamma! haha. Thanks so much
Samantha says
Made this for lunch today and it was fantastic! Perfect for a hot summer day!
Jordan Hanger says
Sounds great! You should try the chicken bacon ranch sub as well!
Donna Frost says
Made this today after church, did sub bread and wraps. So fast to make and delicious. Everyone enjoyed. Definitely make again.
Jordan Hanger says
So great to hear!
Kris says
If you don’t add the mayo how long will it last in fridge?
Jordan Hanger says
I'm sure a few more days!
Allison says
Threw some prosciutto in, and it was a non-stop party in my mouth!
Jordan Hanger says
Sounds like a great party!
Tanya says
10/10 absolutely incredible! Thank you!!!!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks! Happy you enjoyed.
Abby says
Delicious
Joanne says
How many people does it feed
Jordan Hanger says
4
Kim Porter says
The only changes I made were to sub the banana peppers with sliced pepperoncini peppers and to use a few tablespoons of an Italian vinaigrette I had on hand in place of the oil and vinegar. We loved this sandwich! We had it for dinner, then lunch, and then again for dinner. So fresh tasting and delicious. Thank you!
Jordan Hanger says
Great substitutions! I could eat them for every meal too.
Amy says
We are having this for my birthday party today and cannoli for dessert! 55 and still alive - Yum-O
Jordan Hanger says
Sounds like a great celebration!
Chrissy says
So delicious! I prefer my sub sandwich made this way. So much better!!!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Chrissy! We love them too.
Katie says
Family of 7 here, including a picky 4 year old who only likes cauliflower (lol). Every single person loved it! We've had it 3 times in the last 2 weeks on toasted whole wheat French bread loaf. I made it exactly as the recipe calls and it was excellent, then we modified it for experimental purposes and still loved it. We keep it in a big bowl in the fridge and surprisingly it's just as delicious the next day for lunch despite the fact that lettuce gets "soggy". Nope! Or maybe we just don't care! Haha. We've subbed bananas peppers with bread and butter pickles and still a thumbs up! I love that I can sneak in veggies like finely chopped carrot and celery and green olive and they hardly notice. Thanks for the recipe!
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Katie for the super nice review! I'm so glad your whole family loves it! It's always a win when you can sneak in some veggies too without sacrificing on flavor.
April says
So good, finally, finally made this for dinner.
I got to use my new food dicer/ chopper & experiment with the size and found out what is capable of. Not usefully with cheese slices on the smallest squares, perhaps if they were par-froze! 😉
Thank you for the outline! Twas a hit!
Jordan Hanger says
Anytime! The food processor is a great idea.
Jessica says
Made this tonight for dinner, and it was amazing!!! The flavors mixed well together and it was overall well balanced. Will make again.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Jessica! Appreciate that.
Kandi says
This was so amazing made this for dinner for me and hubs and he went back for seconds lol. This will be a new favorite dinner especially in the summer!
Jordan Hanger says
Love it! It's a family favorite here as well.
Sylvia says
I made this for one of the football games. It was delicious. Took my husband and I a few days to eat. But well worth it. Will make again.
Thank you Jorden! 😋
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Sylvia! A good one for sure. I appreciate the feedback.
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Danene says
Super easy to make. My whole family loved it! I’ve made this several times now!
Jordan Hanger says
Glad to hear it!
Cindi says
I made this today and it is wonderful! I did not add the lettuce. I am the only one eating it so I thought the lettuce might wilt. I add the lettuce when I make the sandwich. I also used deli turkey instead of ham and turkey pepperoni instead of regular pepperoni. Thank you so much. I will be recommending this recipe to my children.
Jordan Hanger says
sounds delicious!
Rachel H says
I made this for a Super Bowl party and it was a hit! So many people asked for the recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor is great served on a fresh hoagie roll.
Jordan Hanger says
Thanks Rachel!
Rob says
This sandwich was amazing!
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Ally says
A friend made this on a boat trip and it was a hit! I'm making it tomorrow but trying some substitutions: havarti dill cheese, tzatziki instead of Mayo, and sourdough bread. I'll report back!
Jordan Hanger says
Great idea! Let me know how it goes!
Michelle says
I saw this and thought… hmmmm? What’s so special about this? It was FANTASTIC! Easy, inexpensive and I released quite a bit of aggression chopping it all! My parents are picky and it was a huge hit! I added black olives to the mix and mustard to the bread. Thank yo so much! It will be in the regular rotation during the summer. It’s HOT in Georgia ☀️
Jordan Hanger says
Its one of my favorite recipes! You get a little bit of everything and yes you can take out all your anger on it lol
Canedy says
Made this for dinner tonight and it is so good!!!! Left out the onions but added dill pickles and it’s delicious! My son even ate it all after I told him it isn’t coleslaw lol! Thank you for an excellent dinner idea!
Jordan Hanger says
haha love it when the kids enjoy too
Dream Proxies says
Perfect just what I was looking for! .
Kristy says
Love this recipe! I cut up everything separately and put it in a big bowl and then mix it all up with the dressing. I guess that takes out the fun of getting your frustrations out by chopping it all together but I don't have a big enough area to do that. Definitely in our meal rotation. It's delicious and so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!
Jordan Hanger says
Anytime! Glad it came together for you,.
Lindsey says
These subs are well-balanced and delicious. Each bite is the perfect bite! I also like saving some of the filling to throw on a salad or in a wrap.
Grandma B says
We make a big bowl of all but the lettuce at work. Eat it as a dip - scoop chips are great, but celery makes a great change up! Keep a bowl of lettuce on the side for those that want it on a roll.
Jordan Hanger says
Sounds great!
Jerry Brennan says
Damn fine sandwich!!
Jordan Hanger says
thanks Jerry!
Angela says
I add pickles, black olives, banana peppers, pepperoncinis, red onion, a little of everything I like and it’s amazing! Sometimes I’ll use mortadella instead of ham. I come back to this recipe everytime. I’ve made it like 20 times. My favorite! Thank you!!!
Jordan Hanger says
Love those additions! Thanks for the kind words!
Danny G. says
Looks easy and tasty. I'll chop up some jalapeños for heat.
Terisal says
What flavor of ham did you use?
Jordan Hanger says
Honey ham
Yaz says
This delicious chopped sub has become a staple in our household. I make it everytime time we go to the beach and get togethers. Always a hit :). Great for school lunches too! Of course, the kids have to add the mixing to the bread when they are ready to eat it.
Jordan Hanger says
Perfect for the beach!