Italian Chopped Salad Sandwich Recipe
This Italian Chopped Salad Sandwich is the perfect blend of fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and satisfying fillings. A must-try recipe for anyone craving a quick, flavorful meal that’s ideal for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ciabatta or baguette, sliced in half
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup mozzarella, diced (or shredded)
- ¼ cup banana peppers, sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, banana peppers, and mozzarella. Toss with the prepared dressing.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly over the inside of both bread halves.
- Layer the salad mixture generously onto the bottom half of the bread.
- Place the top half of the bread over the filling, gently pressing down to hold everything in place.
- Slice the sandwich into desired portions and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the bread lightly before assembling the sandwich.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with feta or any cheese of your choice.
- This sandwich can be prepared a few hours in advance; just wrap it tightly to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg