Ranch Grinder Sandwich
My take on the viral Grinder Sandwich. Incredibly flavorful and super easy to make. Once you try this sandwich you'll instantly fall in love.
Ingredients
- submarine loaf
- 1/4 iceberg lettuce thinly sliced
- 1 roma tomato sliced
- pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp garlic butter
- Parmesan Cheese
- oven roasted chicken breast
- turkey pepperoni
- honey roasted turkey breast
For the ranch
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 2-4 tbsp buttermilk more if you like your ranch runny
- 1 tbsp "Restaurant-style" Ranch seasoning more if desired
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste optional
- 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning optional
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder optional
- 1/2 tsp dill optional
For the Grinder
- 1/3 head iceberg lettuce thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- pepperoncini peppers or banana peppers
- red wine vinegar
- red pepper flakes
- oregano
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder optional
- salt + pepper
Instructions
For the Ranch
- In a bowl, combine equal parts mayo and sour cream. Stir in buttermilk 2 tbsp at a time until you get the consistency you like. (I recommend making the ranch on the thicker side as we will be adding other ingredients to the grinder and you don't want it to be TOO runny)
- Season with Ranch seasoning, garlic powder, garlic paste, Italian seasoning, dill, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Grinder Salad
- Add thinly sliced onions, peppercinis, juice of the peppercinis, red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Mix until smooth then add in lettuce. Toss the salad with tongs until well combined and set aside.
How to assemble
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the sub roll down the middle.
- Spread garlic butter on the inside of the roll. Layer cheese, and deli meats and pop in the oven for 6-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bread is toasted.
- Slice tomatoes and add on top of the deli meat. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top the tomatoes with the grinder salad and parmesan cheese if desired.
- Close the sandwich. Brush melted garlic butter on top if desired. Slice the sandwich in half. Serve with your favorite chips and a pickle and enjoy!
Notes
I suggest making your grinder ranch on the thicker side, as we add ingredients it will get more runny. You don't want the sandwich to get TOO soggy.