Italian Chopped Salad Focaccia Sandwich

Name: Italian Chopped Salad Focaccia Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 loaf quick focaccia bread; 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 4 slices provolone cheese; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1 clove garlic, grated; Salt and black pepper to taste

A fresh and tangy Italian style sandwich packed with crispy vegetables, creamy dressing, and savory cheese on soft focaccia bread.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 15, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

This might be the best sandwich I have ever made at home. It captures that authentic Italian deli flavor by combining a homemade quick focaccia base with a zesty, creamy chopped salad that adds a wonderful crunch in every bite.

People love this dish because it balances salty, tangy, and fresh flavors perfectly. The key to success is using the ripest tomatoes you can find and tossing the salad ingredients right before serving to keep everything crisp and delicious.

Ingredients

1 loaf quick focaccia bread
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
4 slices provolone cheese
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 clove garlic, grated
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Marinate the tomato slices in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper while you prepare the other ingredients.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients consisting of olive oil, red wine vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, oregano, celery seed, garlic, and a pinch of salt.
3
Add the romaine lettuce, sliced red onion, and pepperoncini to the bowl with the dressing and toss until everything is lightly coated.
4
Slice the focaccia loaf in half horizontally to create a top and bottom piece.
5
Layer the provolone cheese on the bottom half of the bread.
6
Add the marinated tomato slices and fresh basil leaves over the cheese.
7
Top the tomatoes with the dressed chopped salad mixture.
8
Place the top half of the focaccia over the filling and press down gently before cutting into portions.

💡 Tips

This sandwich is best enjoyed immediately after assembly because the salad dressing can make the bread soggy if it sits for too long. If you want to prepare it ahead of time, store the salad components and the dressing separately in the refrigerator and combine them right before you are ready to eat.

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