Sándwich de Ensalada Grinder (El Sándwich Viral de TikTok)

Ingredientes

• 1 small head iceberg lettuce (shredded)
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini (plus 1 teaspoon liquid)
• 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced (soaked in water))
• 1 tomato (thinly sliced (beef steak, Roma, etc.))
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove (pressed)
• 1 tablespoon EACH: olive oil AND red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon EACH: Italian seasoning AND red pepper flakes
• 8-10 slices roasted turkey or other deli meat of choice (plus more meat as desired)
• 4 ounces provolone cheese (thinly sliced)
• 2 Hoagie Rolls
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic (pressed)
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon parmesan

Preparación

1. 1

   GARLIC BUTTER: Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Combine the garlic butter ingredients in a small bowl along with a pinch of salt. Zap in the microwave for 15-30 seconds until the butter melts.

2. 2

   TOAST: Cut the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise. Remove some of the center if desired. Brush insides and top of rolls with the garlic butter. Add the deli meat/cheese to the bottom half of the bread. I usually toast the cheese and add the meat later. Toast for 5-8 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts.

3. 3

   GRINDER SALAD: While the bread is toasting, combine the mayo, pepperoncini liquid, pressed garlic, olive oil, vinegar, parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and a tiny pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust with more seasonings as desired. Toss in the lettuce, pepperoncini, drained red onions, and stir to combine.

4. 4

   SANDO: Top bread with deli meat if you haven’t already. Add a heaping pile of grinder salad on the bottom half, slices of tomato and season with a pinch of salt if desired. Cover with the top half of the bread, slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately!