The Best Italian Hoagie

This can be referred to an Italian hero, sub, hoagie or grinder. Cook time is for toasting the bread if you decide to do that.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT4M

Total time: PT15M

Rating

1 stars (1 reviews)

Italian Grinder Sandwich, italian hoagie, Italian sub

1/2 head iceberg lettuce (shredded or chopped thin)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (+ more if desired)
1 to 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper (to taste )
1/3 cup pepperoncinis (chopped; optional)
2 sub, hero or hoagie rolls* (cut lengthwise; toasted if desired)
mayonnaise
mustard
4 to 6 slices thinly sliced Italian cured meats, such as salami, prosciutto, mortadella, coppa and/or soppressata
2 to 4 slices turkey
2 to 4 slices provolone cheese
pickled peppers, such as pepperoncini, banana peppers, giardiniera and/or jalapeños
Quick Pickled Red Onions (see recipe link below)
sliced tomatoes
fresh arugula
olive oil (extra virgin)
salt and pepper (if desired)

For the salad/slaw: Using a large mixing bowl, mix together all of the ingredients until fully combined and set aside.
To assemble the Italian Hoagie: spread some mayo on one side of the bread and some yellow mustard on the other side. On the mustard side, arrange your thinly sliced Italian cured meats and top with the turkey and provolone cheese.
On the mayo side, top with the iceberg lettuce slaw, and then add the pickled peppers, banana peppers and Giardiniera, add the quick pickled red onions if using and top with the sliced tomatoes and the fresh arugula. Drizzle with olive oil and season the sandwich with salt and pepper. Repeat steps for the second sandwich. Close the sandwich, cut in half and enjoy!

Tony on 2025-08-07 (1 stars):
No Italian hoagie has turkey or mustard on it.