If you loved the viral TikTok subs of 2022, you’re going to adore my take on this classic! This quick and budget-friendly recipe has earned a permanent spot on my site (thanks to my husband’s insistence). Your favorite sub shops would have been out of business years ago if these flavors didn’t work well together. It’s packed with your favorite Italian sub’s bold, crave-worthy flavors- without the hefty price tag. Make it for lunch or dinner. You can skip the buns and go big with a low-carb salad for two.
Jump to RecipeAll the Flavors You Crave
This Italian Sub Sandwich recipe has it all:
- Salty deli meats
- Tangy vinegar and rich olive oil
- Crunchy lettuce and onions
- Creamy cheese for a flavor-packed bite every time
And best of all, it’s an inexpensive, oven-free meal that’s perfect for busy days. No wonder we make this multiple times a week!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time Saving: This meal can be quickly assembled in the morning for lunch. Mix the dressing in a separate container to avoid having a soggy mess. You don’t have to chop the deli meat to save even more time.
- Classic Flavors: This is our go-to substitute for Jersey Mike’s- we love their subs but can’t eat there as often as we’d like!
- Customizable: Add you favorite veggies for a sandwich that is perfectly tailored to your taste.
- Low-Carb? No Problem: Double the lettuce to make into a salad, or assemble on a low-carb wrap.
We’ve made this multiple times a week when we’ve needed a budget-friendly option to stretch for multiple meals. Screenshot the list below for your shopping list! I also like to add pepper relish from Jersey Mike’s! You probably have several of these ingredients in your refrigerator already!
Shopping List
- Fresh garlic
- Ham & turkey sub kit
- Hard salami
- Provolone cheese
- Mayonnaise (Duke’s, of course!)
- Large head of romaine lettuce
- Red onion
- Red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt and pepper
- Olive oil, preferably one marked for dressings & sauces
- 8″ Sub rolls (bakery-fresh- we grab a pack of 6 for under $3)
- Jar of pepperoncini peppers
Pro Tips for Perfect Subs
- If you like a warm sub, melt the cheese on the sub roll in the oven. Add the cold ingredients after removing the sub from the oven.
- Let the garlic sit in the olive oil and vinegar to flavor the oil and lessen the punch of raw garlic. This makes sure you have the fresh garlic flavor throughout the entire mixture. You can use garlic powder, but it will not be quite as flavorful. Work with what you’ve got!
Italian Grinder Subs
Course: 30 Minutes or Less, Dinner, Lunch, Quick BitesDifficulty: Easy2
servings15
minutes30
minutesIngredients
2 8″ Sub Rolls
4 slices Provolone cheese
1/4 c red onion, diced
1 t Kosher salt
1/2 T Italian seasoning
1/2 c Romaine lettuce
- Dressing
3 Garlic cloves
2 T Olive Oil
2 T Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 c Mayonnaise
1/4 c Hard Salami
1/2 c Ham
1/2 c Turkey
4 Pepperoncini peppers, chopped
Directions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, and garlic. Set aside for at least 15 minutes.
- Add mayonnaise to mixture.
- Use a serrated knife to open the sub rolls. Add two pieces of cheese to each roll.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all other ingredients.
- Add the mixture from step one into the medium mixing bowl. Combine well.
- Add half of the mixture to each sub roll and enjoy!
Notes
- Use what you have on hand! I hope this gives you some inspiration for an easy meal.