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A TikTok grinder sandwich with meat, cheese, and grinder salad on a white plate with a red and white kitchen towel.

TikTok Grinder Sandwich

If you've been on TikTok lately, you've probably seen the viral grinder sandwich recipe. This easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for a quick snack or a tasty lunch. And the best part? It only requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your refrigerator.
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Calories: 1099kcal
Author: Mindy

Ingredients

Grinder Salad

  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Submarine Dressing or Italian Dressing
  • ¼ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • Cup Grated or Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • 3-4 Cups Shredded Lettuce
  • ½ Cup Sliced Banana Peppers
  • ½ Cup Sliced Red Onion
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Grinder Sandwich

  • 4 Sandwich Rolls like French Bread or Italian Bread
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 24 Meat Slices like Salami, Turkey, Ham, Prosciutto
  • 8 Cheese Slices like Pepper Jack, Provalone, Mozzarella, Cheddar
  • Sliced Tomatoes

Instructions

  • Prepare the Grinder Salad by combining the mayonnaise, submarine dressing, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper with a whisk in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the lettuce, banana peppers, onion slices, and parmesan to the bowl and stir to mix the salad ingredients with the dressing. Set aside.
  • Cut the bread in half, leaving one side connected if possible. (If the bread separates, the sandwiches will still work.
  • Place the bread on a baking sheet and spread butter on each side. Place under a broiler for 30 seconds to 1 minute until toasted.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and place meat slices on one side and cheese slices on the other. Place under the broiler for an additional minute, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
  • Top the meat with the Grinder Salad mixture and sliced tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put the sandwich sides together and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Sandwich | Calories: 1099kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 70g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 40g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 245mg | Sodium: 1345mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g