GRINDER SALAD SANDWICH

For GARLIC & HERB BUTTER

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped
• parsley
• 1 tablespoon parmesan grated

2 teaspoons garlic finely minced

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  

For GRINDER SALAD

• 1 small head of iceberg lettuce
• 1/4 cup pepperoncini
• 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 3 tablespoons parmesan (grated)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 1-2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste

More Ingredients

• bread of choice Ciabatta bread, hoagie roll
• deli meats of choice (turkey, pastrami, salami)
• sliced tomatoes
• avocado (optional)
• cheese of choice

MAKE THE GRINDER SALAD

1. Add water, ice, and red onion slices to a bowl. Allow it to soak for at least 20 minutes to make it sweeter and less bitter. Discard the water.
2. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic, parsley, mustard, parmesan, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
3. Mix the lettuce, red onion, pepperoncini, and dressing in a large bowl. Make any necessary adjustments based on your taste.

PREPARE THE GARLIC AND HERB BUTTER

1. Mix the melted butter with the parsley, garlic, parmesan, pepper, and oregano in a small bowl. Keep it aside.

GET THE SANDWICH READY

1. To prepare the oven, preheat it to 350°F.

2. Brush the garlic butter over the top of the bread. Place the cheese on the bottom of the bread and put them in a baking tray in the oven for 6-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted.
3. Assembling: place the deli meats on top of the cheese, followed by tomatoes, avocado, and grinder salad. Add the toasted bread on top, press down, place the sandwich on a cutting board and cut it in half.

Enjoy with friends and family!