{"id":32633,"date":"2025-09-13T07:42:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T00:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/?p=32633"},"modified":"2025-09-13T07:42:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T00:42:37","slug":"grinder-salad-sandwich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/grinder-salad-sandwich\/","title":{"rendered":"Grinder Salad Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/grinder-salad-sandwich\/2\/\"><strong>JUMP TO RECIPE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Grinder-Salad-Sandwich.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Grinder-Salad-Sandwich.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Grinder-Salad-Sandwich-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Grinder-Salad-Sandwich-864x1536.jpg 864w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grinder Sandwich that&#8217;s been blowing up on TikTok is even better than you&#8217;d expect! It&#8217;s super quick and easy, and I&#8217;m already looking forward to making it again for our next picnic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Italian Grinder Sandwich isn&#8217;t your ordinary deli sandwich; it&#8217;s the stuff dreams are made of! Packed with the finest deli meats, a zesty slaw of iceberg lettuce and pepperoncinis, and bread so soft it&#8217;s baked in garlic and herb butter, this sandwich has taken TikTok by storm. And now, we&#8217;re going to make it even more amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32635-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Grinder Salad Sandwich<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**Garlic &amp; Herb Butter:**<\/h4><ul><li>1\/4 cup melted unsalted butter<\/li><li>1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley<\/li><li>2 teaspoons finely minced garlic<\/li><li>1 tablespoon grated parmesan<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Grinder Salad:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 small head of iceberg lettuce<\/li><li>1\/4 cup chopped pepperoncinis<\/li><li>1\/2 large red onion (thinly sliced)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup mayo<\/li><li>1 tablespoon vinegar (red, distilled, or apple cider)<\/li><li>3 tablespoons grated parmesan<\/li><li>2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley<\/li><li>2 teaspoons minced garlic<\/li><li>1 to 2 teaspoons yellow mustard<\/li><li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Other:**<\/h4><ul><li>Bread of choice (dutch crunch, hoagie roll)<\/li><li>Deli meats of choice (turkey, pastrami, salami, etc.)<\/li><li>Sliced tomatoes<\/li><li>Avocado<\/li><li>Cheese of choice<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**1. Make the Garlic and Herb Butter:**<\/h4><ol><li>Mix melted butter, parsley, garlic, parmesan, black pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**2. Prepare the Grinder Salad:**<\/h4><ol><li>Soak sliced red onion in water and ice for at least 20 minutes to reduce bitterness. Drain.<\/li><li>Make dressing by combining mayo, vinegar, garlic, parsley, mustard, parmesan, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Toss lettuce, red onion, pepperoncinis, and dressing in a large bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**3. Prepare the Sandwich:**<\/h4><ol><li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li><li>Brush garlic butter on bread tops. Place cheese on bread bottoms on a baking tray, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.<\/li><li>Assemble sandwiches with deli meats, tomatoes, avocado (if using), and plenty of grinder salad. Top with bread, press down, and cut in half to enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<!--WPRM Recipe 32635-->\n<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe\">\n\t<h2 class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-name\">Grinder Salad Sandwich<\/h2>\n\t\t<p class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-summary\">\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-equipment\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h4>**Garlic &amp; Herb Butter:**<\/h4><ul><li>1\/4 cup melted unsalted butter<\/li><li>1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley<\/li><li>2 teaspoons finely minced garlic<\/li><li>1 tablespoon grated parmesan<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Grinder Salad:**<\/h4><ul><li>1 small head of iceberg lettuce<\/li><li>1\/4 cup chopped pepperoncinis<\/li><li>1\/2 large red onion (thinly sliced)<\/li><li>1\/2 cup mayo<\/li><li>1 tablespoon vinegar (red, distilled, or apple cider)<\/li><li>3 tablespoons grated parmesan<\/li><li>2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley<\/li><li>2 teaspoons minced garlic<\/li><li>1 to 2 teaspoons yellow mustard<\/li><li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes<\/li><li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li><li>1\/4 teaspoon salt (more to taste)<\/li><\/ul><h4>**Other:**<\/h4><ul><li>Bread of choice (dutch crunch, hoagie roll)<\/li><li>Deli meats of choice (turkey, pastrami, salami, etc.)<\/li><li>Sliced tomatoes<\/li><li>Avocado<\/li><li>Cheese of choice<\/li><\/ul>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-instructions\">\n\t\t<h4>**1. Make the Garlic and Herb Butter:**<\/h4><ol><li>Mix melted butter, parsley, garlic, parmesan, black pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**2. Prepare the Grinder Salad:**<\/h4><ol><li>Soak sliced red onion in water and ice for at least 20 minutes to reduce bitterness. Drain.<\/li><li>Make dressing by combining mayo, vinegar, garlic, parsley, mustard, parmesan, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Toss lettuce, red onion, pepperoncinis, and dressing in a large bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning.<\/li><\/ol><h4>**3. Prepare the Sandwich:**<\/h4><ol><li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/li><li>Brush garlic butter on bread tops. Place cheese on bread bottoms on a baking tray, and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until bread is toasted and cheese is melted.<\/li><li>Assemble sandwiches with deli meats, tomatoes, avocado (if using), and plenty of grinder salad. Top with bread, press down, and cut in half to enjoy!<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-notes\">\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-fallback-recipe-meta-course\">Main Course<\/div>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--End WPRM Recipe-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grinder Sandwich that&#8217;s been blowing up on TikTok is even better than you&#8217;d expect! It&#8217;s super quick and easy, and I&#8217;m already looking forward to making it again for our next picnic. This Italian Grinder Sandwich isn&#8217;t your ordinary deli sandwich; it&#8217;s the stuff dreams are made of! Packed with the finest deli meats, &#8230; <a title=\"Grinder Salad Sandwich\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/grinder-salad-sandwich\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Grinder Salad Sandwich\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[130],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-main-course","infinite-scroll-item"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32633"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32633\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/9amchef.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}